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Ingrid-Two more votes for Indiapolis and Boston. Among children's
museums they are known for different strengths. Indianapolis is the
largest, collection-based isntitution and Boston is the traditional
leader in interactive exhibits. Peter Sterling, president of the
Indianapolis museums is a very eloquent spokesman on CM issues. Paul
Richards in the visitor services is also a good contact. Signe Hansen in
Boston is a great contact there. Houston is known for its Robert Venturi
architecture. Jane Jerry, the former director is now at Cheekwood
Botanical Gardens in Nashville. The former and maybe still moderator of
Childmus she is very knowledgeable as is the former head of AYM and the
Memphis Children's Museum, Jean Finan. I would branch out from strictly
children's museums. Almost all look to the Exploratorium as a model of
learning. I would look at Minnesota History Center and Paul Martin and
his crew of exhibit designers. They are wonderful at layering exhibits
for all ages. In the current AYM publication HAND TO HAND, there is a
very thoughtful article about the adoption of interactive techniques by
traditional museums and its meaning for children's museums. If you want
any addresses, I will be happy to chase them down for you. Just let me
know, but I always have to type fast because my text editor will bump me
out shortly. I will be glad to be of any help.
Lynn Norris
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Children's Museum About the World
615 Willard Place
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919)834-4040
(919)834-3516 fax
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