"Adding a Scientist to the Children's Museum Equation," Hand to Hand, Association of Children's Museums, Spring 2011
We recently had a wonderful opportunity to interview "Pluto Killer" Dr. Mike Brown, our collaborator in the development of the Enchanted Physics Forest at Kidspace Children's Museum. We discussed science in his own childhood, his role as a scientist among children's museum professionals, the impact of fatherhood on his views about science education and his thoughts about involving scientists in a children's museum.
Click here to download a copy of our discussion with the Pluto Killer!
"Splinters from Green Materials: Conversations About the Frictions of Green Exhibition Design," The Exhibitionist, Spring 2010
Hands On! decided to ask some colleagues what they thought about green interactive exhibitions and get people talking about the frictions they were experiencing. What were people saying about "green design"? Better yet, what were they thinking but maybe not saying? Our article explores this complex topic with the input of two dozen museum professionals.
Click here to download our article on green design!
"Kid Power" in Healthy Kids, Healthy Museums, Association of Children's Museums, 2010
Hands On! was honored to work with Boston Children's Museum and the talented group of collaborators they put together to create an inclusive, celebratory exhibition that inspires visitors to lead active, healthy lives together as families. Kid Power's joyful message that healthy living is fun living continues to spread, changing the very culture of the museum and the community it serves in surprising ways that continue to spread.
Click here to download the exhibit development case study on Kid Power!
