Association of Children's Museums Blog
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Started in 1962, the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) champions children's museums worldwide. With more than 470 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACM is the world's foremost professional society supporting and advocating on behalf of children's museums, and those who work at and otherwise sustain them. We leverage the collective knowledge of children's museums..
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
With approximately 40 emerging museum ACM Members, we are thrilled to see more intentional and meaningful spaces for children’s museums coming together across the globe! This week, ACM Executive Director Arthur Affleck represents the association at the Grand Opening of Young V&A in Bethn ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
For more information, the 2023 ACM-ASTC Workforce Survey Report can be retrieved via ACM or ASTC. A digital download of the report is available for purchase ($199 ACM or ASTC member/$499 non-member). ACM members and nonmembers may download the association’s publications order form an ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
Arlington, VA—The Association of Children’s Museum (ACM), the world’s foremost professional society supporting and advocating on behalf of children’s museums, and those who work at and otherwise sustain them, is pleased to name its 2023 Board of Directors. Voted as a slate by the associ ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
With the waning weeks of the summer of 2023, children continue to make the most of every moment at Please Touch Museum (PTM) in Philadelphia. This is especially true for rising kindergarteners, who are getting ready to pack their backpacks, find their cubbies, and meet new friends. And the 80 chi ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
Play is a powerful experience that enriches people’s lives in museums, schools, homes, and beyond. In this latest ACM Informational Brief, The power of play in children’s museums and elsewhere, play is explained through the research-based benefits of play to c ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
Data for this report was collected through a Spring 2023 ACM member survey on collaborations. The dataset contains information from 59 member institutions. Previous pandemic-era survey data on collaborations conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic supported instrument se ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
It can be tough to discuss difficult topics with kids, but having candid conversations can help your child understand and cope with disturbing current events. ACM partnering organization Nickelodeon put together Nickelodeon’s Guide to Talking to Kids About Difficult Current Events. This ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
Data for this report comes from two surveys. That pertaining to children’s museums’ collaborations with libraries was collected through the Spring 2023 ACM Member Collaborations survey. The dataset contains information from 59 member institutions. Data on library collaborations wi ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
3M ago
ACM, together with our partnering host museum, Madison Children’s Museum, will convene children’s museums professionals across the world at InterActivity 2024: Flourish!, May 15-17. A highlight of every InterActivity, the opening plenary session highlights a keynote presentation that leverag ..read more
Association of Children's Museums Blog
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