How can museums best tailor their programs to families and children? And what are inspiring cases? Especially for this ICOM Talk, Arthur G. Affleck III, president of the Association of Children's Museums (ACM), introduced us into the world of American children's museums and invited five museum directors who inspire with their programs for children and families.
Speakers
- Arthur G. Affleck III, Director @ Association of Children's Museums
- Carter Arnot Polakoff, President & CEO @ Port Discovery Children's Museum (email: cpolakoff@portdiscovery.org)
- Denise R. Adusei, Executive Director @ Bronx Children's Museum (email: denise@bronxchildrensmuseum.org)
- Rayanne Darensbourg, Chief Executive Officer @ Children’s Museum Houston (email: rdarensbourg@cmhouston.org)
- Dené Mosier, President & CEO @ Kansas Children’s Discovery Center (email: dmosier@kansasdiscovery.org)
- Joseph Hastings, Co-Executive Director @ Explora (email: JHastings@explora.us)
We are in the industry of joy, and everyone has a right to happiness.
- Denise Adusei (Bronx Children’s Museum)
Revisit this Talk
There are more than 400 children’s museums in the world serving millions of families, but every institution is unique. Children’s museums are known for being joyful spaces for learning and play, and much more than just places to visit. In fact, all children’s museums—regardless of size—function as local destinations (featuring designed spaces such as exhibits), educational laboratories (via programming), and act as community resources and advocates for children.
- Arthur Affleck III (Association of Children’s Museums)