Erin SalthouseNov 10, 20192 min5 Ways to Engage Non-Verbal LearnersThis is not a comprehensive list, but a fun way to get started. As a museum educator, you may have non-verbal learners in your group with only a few minutes ...
Erin SalthouseOct 26, 20193 minMuseums welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors and staff, an inside scoop. I am not aware of any programs specifically targeted at visitors who identify as both autistic and LGBTQ. However, as there is a high percentage of crossover...
Erin SalthouseOct 5, 20193 minPoster House MuseumPoster house is a new museum in NYC, and the space was really interesting. Hyper modern angled ceilings and walls against ancient looking columns. The cafe a...
Erin SalthouseSep 26, 20194 minInclusion is ExclusiveWhat? At the AAM conference, I met an author who said this to me- “Inclusion is exclusive.” And I knew what she meant immediately. My colleague was perplexed...
Erin SalthouseSep 13, 20195 minTypes of Museum EducationWhen I say I love museum education many people have many, many interpretations of what that means. Most think of Informal Education of Informal Learning. Ton...
Erin SalthouseSep 8, 20196 minNY AquariumMuseum Review: NY Aquarium I went to the NY Aquarium this past labor day weekend. A friend visited with me who has gone about 8 times in the past year and a...
Erin SalthouseSep 1, 20195 minStop making bad newslettersI work in education in museums and still there is a lot of pressure for things to look good and signal the museum “brand.” This can sometimes conflict with t...
Erin SalthouseAug 25, 20192 minHistoric House takes on Tough topicsPhilipsburg Manor I recently went to Sleepy Hallow, NY to visit Philipsburg Manor. It is an historic merchant house and mill which belonged to the Philipses w...
Erin SalthouseAug 18, 20194 minMuseums and CraftsAside from family programs or museums with craft-based collections, most people don’t see a place for craft in museums. But there is a strong need for some c...
Erin SalthouseAug 10, 20191 minRecharging at FITA friend was visiting and we needed to kill time before they had to catch a bus. First they suggested shopping and then I suggested going to a museum nearby....
Erin SalthouseJul 28, 20193 minSummer Camp Success TipsWhat makes a supportive summer camp? As a museum educator I have had many experiences working in museum run as well as independent summer camps. People with ...
Erin SalthouseJul 13, 20192 minWhat About Disability Pride?Disability Pride When doing research for a conference activity, I came across this information: In 1990, The First Disability Pride day was in Boston and Ind...
Erin SalthouseJul 6, 20197 minNew Orleans Museum reviewWhile I was in New Orleans for the AAM conference I had a bit of time to see some of the sights. The Historic New Orleans Collection, The Pharmacy Museum, an...
Erin SalthouseJun 29, 20195 minAAM 2019 part 2For part 1, see last week's post. AAM: Sustaining Vibrant Museums As I said before, most of the sessions I attended focused more on Community Collaboration a...
Erin SalthouseJun 23, 20197 minAmerican Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting: Sustaining Vibrant Museums Part 1Notes and commentary on AAM 2019. A museum Educator's perspective.