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The Brooklyn Historical Society is in the midst of a similar change
towards more child- and family-friendly exhibits, although the institution
is currently in a bit of a transition. Their number there is 718
624-0890, and at this point I would suggested asking for the curator, Judy.
The Minnesota History Center in St. Paul has done some very nice
interactive history exhibits; you might want to call them as well. The
National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian also has a discovery
center for children. As for the influences you mentioned, I think that
children's museums have had as much if not more influence on hands-on
history centers. A number of children's museums have also done exhibits on
history themes--to find out which, you might want to contact the Associaton
of Youth Museums in Washington, DC. Good luck!
Kathleen Condon
Community Project Coordinator/Senior Developer
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn, NY 11213
718 735-4402
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