Caren, I would recommend two that seem to be quite successful for their respective institutions. The Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia has a well-done children's activity guide, tied in very well with their exhibits, but with additional activities for beyond the exhibit gallery. They can be reached at 706-327-9798 www.portcolumbus.org <http://www.portcolumbus.org/> . The Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site in Juliette, Georgia has several guides, one to be used as a walking tour brochure (given out free), the other for sale ($1.90) in the gift shop; it includes craft and game activities for after the visit. They can be reached at 912-986-5172. Michelle _____ From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Caren S Oberg Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 10:35 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Discovery Guides - Purpose I am researching the use of museum discovery guides by the general museum audience (as defined by individual museums, but not school groups). At this point in the research, a discovery guide is defined as a document produced by museums (rather than teachers outside the museum) that provide "activities and information that stimulate visitors to work with in their social groups" in order to extend the learning experience after interacting with a specific on-site exhibit or exhibit component, such as theater presentations, hands-on activities or discovery carts. For example the National Air and Space Museum has produced a discovery guide in conjunction with their exhibit Wright Brothers & the Invention of the Aerial Age that shows visitors where to find three other Wright airplanes in the museum and suggests features to look at and discuss. I have seen similar discovery guides at museums around the country. However, I wondered if anyone on the list has had particular success (or failure) with their discovery guides that they would be willing to share with me. In particular, what made the discovery guide successful (or not)? How did the museum determine the guide's success, and what were the original goals, objectives, and possible outcomes of the guide. Thank you, Caren S. Oberg Audience Researcher C. S. Oberg 5300 Holmes Run Parkway Apt. 409 Alexandria, VA 22304 703.212.9092 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).