This 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...

I am not aware of any programs specifically targeted at visitors who identify as both autistic and LGBTQ. However, as there is a high...

Poster house is a new museum in NYC, and the space was really interesting. Hyper modern angled ceilings and walls against ancient looking...

What? At the AAM conference, I met an author who said this to me- “Inclusion is exclusive.” And I knew what she meant immediately. My...

When I say I love museum education many people have many, many interpretations of what that means. Most think of Informal Education of...

Museum 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...

I 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...

Philipsburg Manor I recently went to Sleepy Hallow, NY to visit Philipsburg Manor. It is an historic merchant house and mill which...

Aside from family programs or museums with craft-based collections, most people don’t see a place for craft in museums. But there is a...

A 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...

What makes a supportive summer camp? As a museum educator I have had many experiences working in museum run as well as independent summer...

Disability Pride When doing research for a conference activity, I came across this information: In 1990, The First Disability Pride day...

While 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...

For part 1, see last week's post. AAM: Sustaining Vibrant Museums As I said before, most of the sessions I attended focused more on...

Notes and commentary on AAM 2019. A museum Educator's perspective.