Hands Off, Gloves On!
The two things I hear most often when leading collections programs are, “Oh, those look fragile, we’d better find something else to do.” And, “Why do we have to wear…
Tag: Museums
Explore Collections
Sometimes collections are used in exhibits. Curators and Collections Managers, past and present, have carefully selected these objects to create unique displays that relate to their surroundings. Butterflies, turtle shells,…
Art in Everyday Things
Does your family measure the years with height marks on a doorway to the kitchen? My family did not, and I was always struck by the practice when visiting homes…
Dadding
As an employee of Boston Children’s Museum who has worked with kids, parents and educators for two decades, I thought I had a clear view of what an “ideal” visit…
Hidden Treasures: Collections
The second oldest and one of the largest children’s museums in the world, Boston Children’s Museum has been a collecting institution since it was founded in 1913. As we approach…
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Thank you for visiting Boston Children’s Museum’s blog! You will find a rich variety of information, stories and resources here related to parenting, education, the health and well being of children,…
The Power of Play 