April 6, 2012
Children’s museums greet thousands of guests each year, and they use a variety of admissions policies and procedures to keep the crowds moving smoothly through their doors. The 10,000-square-foot Amelia Park Children’s Museum in Westfield, Mass., welcomes more than 35,000 guests per year. The museum is currently running 11 interactive exhibits that highlight themes such ...
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February 16, 2012
Except for the recent press about the Arab Spring revolutions in North Africa, Africa basically remains under the radar. What may be surprising is that six of the fastest growing economies in the world are found in the “forgotten continent” of Africa. The six African Lion economies – Angola, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Chad, Mozambique and Rwanda ...
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November 2, 2011
When the National Museum of American Jewish History opened in Philadelphia late last year, it had taken years to raise the funds to create what would become one of the newest attractions in the city’s famed historic district. Just a short walk from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the museum is using some of ...
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September 1, 2011
Visitors may come to botanic gardens to see some of the finest specimens nature has to offer, but they may also end up staying for the great food being served at these destinations around the country. And while some botanic gardens, like the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University, may not have their own dining facilities, ...
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September 1, 2011
Maintain proper staffing levels. “That is probably the biggest problem that food service operators have,” said Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s Splash Village in Frankenmuth, Mich. “It’s important to maintain adequate staffing levels, and have a menu design that meets the time expectations of the guests.” Limit menu options. Diana Rodriguez of Calypso Bay Waterpark ...
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September 1, 2011
As concessions manager at Pirate’s Cove Family Fun Aquatic Center in Englewood, Colo., Leslie Boersma has endured some teasing for packing her lunch every day. “People have made fun of me for that,” said Boersma. “But it’s so hard to find something healthy to eat at an amusement park.” After a while, the powers that ...
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August 1, 2011
In the last decade, technology has changed the way zoos and aquariums interact with guests. Technology is no longer just about enhancing a guest’s experience during a visit but enhancing that experience before and after a visit as well. As Vice-President for Planning and Capital Projects at the Denver Zoo, George Pond oversees the technology ...
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June 21, 2011
Not long ago, the words, “We’re going to the museum” were often met with sighs of boredom. However, rather than be offended, museum directors took that dreaded image to heart and began to transform their museums into places that were not only educational but fun. Outreach programs have courted a wider range of guests who ...
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June 1, 2011
Museums are trying to show the public that they are not only about education but fun as well. To get this message across and reach a broader demographic, many curators and directors have adopted promotional programs designed to bring in new and loyal visitors. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art welcomes about 105,000 on-site visitors, ...
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April 1, 2011
“Treat your volunteers as you would a paid staff member. Make them feel part of the team.” – Herbert Jones, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston “Always provide your volunteers with an opportunity to learn something new.” – Mary Ann Bloom, Field Museum “Ensure that your volunteers know how valued they are, by continually showing them ...
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