I would also be interested in any responses to this AND any other
family-friendly activities/programs within museums and cultural centers.

Thanks!

Jennifer Juan     
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Public Programs
Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum
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Sells, Arizona 85634
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Linda Norris
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 11:24 AM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] using explore cabinets

Hello all--

I'm working with a client who's interesting in creating the kind of 
open drawer and explore cabinets  (for lack of a better term)  that are 
now used in many museums--they seem to be primarily conceived for 
younger audiences.   In my own brief observations,   however,  it seems 
that often,  once drawers are opened,  the learning happens most 
effectively when either a parent or a museum staff member is there to 
guide the learning.   When left unmediated,  I wonder if they are 
really places for learning,  or just places for opening drawers.     
I'm hoping that those of you who have such installations in your museum 
can share your perspectives with me--I'd be particularly interested in 
any formative or summative evaluations that have taken place on these 
types of exhibits.

Thanks for the help,

Linda Norris

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