The NC Museum of History is hosting its third Teacher Open House this fall. Our audience has grown, but hasn't taken off so much that we're turning educators away. We offer the event on a Thursday evening with a resource fair from 4-5, opening remarks, raffle, and speaker from 5-6, and rotating workshops showcasing our programs from 6-7. Educators may come and go as they please, but if they stay through the whole program, they'll earn continuing education credits in the form of a certificate. The museum's gift shop also offers a 20% discount for educators that evening as well and if we have a special exhibit running, we open it up for free. That's always a big draw too!

Susan Horton

NC Museum of History

On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 7:32 PM, Marty Buxton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Instead of an Open House Lindsay wildlife Museum for a number of years hosted a Teacher Resource Fair at the museum when it was closed to the public. A number of local educational organizations were invited to attend. This was held in late Sept. in conjunction with the local organization of science and math teachers to allow teachers to see what was offered in the area. The presenters included organizations that offered teaching resources and/or field trip destinations. Every organization was allowed to provide hand-outs on their offerings. This always resulted in more teachers signing up for programs from the museum and from other venues also.

Marty Buxton

On Monday, June 1, 2015 3:52 PM, WCCM <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I'd be interested as well. We attended an in-service this spring, but would like to have teachers see our spaces.
Thanks!
Sara

Sara Phalen, Director
West Chicago City Museum

On Jun 1, 2015, at 5:18 PM, NATALIE TOTH <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I’m wondering if anyone has facilitated/hosted a Teacher Open House at their Museum? What did it entail? How was it structured? Did you provide any take-away items?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

-Natalie

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Natalie Toth
School Programs Dept.
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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801.587.3536

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