I brought in a princess who was donating her great big stuffed donkey to the museum. We interviewed her to get his story, wrote a description, looked him over for damage, and put a tag around his neck. This was specifically a collections manager presentation, but it might give you some ideas. 

Anne
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of las834
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:40 AM
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Subject: Re: Museum-in-a-Box for Kindergarteners

Hello Colleagues,

I have been invited to come to speak (present?) to 60 kindergarteners about
what museums do. (!!)  I am a curator at a small history museum and have
done presentations and Museums-In-A-Box / Discovery trunks for school
children before, but not for this young an age group.  The teacher who wants
me to come is so excited...so I am asking for your input, suggestions and
help for what type of presentations you have done and what types of things
you brought with you that would work for this little age group.  Please
advise and thank you!

Best,
Laurie

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