Featured Bits
Giant Microbes - Science through plush toys
by Patricia Guerrero knight on August 24, 2010
Mealworm Case at the Melbourne Aquarium
by Megan Southwood on April 26, 2010
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Giant Microbes - Science through plush toys
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by Patricia Guerrero knight on August 24, 2010
While not an exhibit, I feel the people behind giantmicrobes.com are brilliant. I discovered them while at ASTC 2007 in Los Angeles. I brought Soar Throat (Streptococcus) and Common Cold (Rhinovirus...
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searching for magic in a museum context - question
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by Kasia Warpas on August 20, 2010
Dear Friends, For the purpose of my PhD on “Exploring interactive play environments for cross-generational child learning through meaningful interaction”, I'm looking for examples, artists, exhibitions...
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Democracy, diversity & vegetables
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by Wendy Pollock on August 02, 2010
Hull-House Museum in Chicago opened this urban farm three years ago and now sponsors a weekly farmers market just across Halsted Street from the old settlement house, founded by Jane Addams. Last week...
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USATODAY.com: Iowa aquarium exhibit highlights oil spill
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by Maraya Cornell on July 08, 2010
I thought this was interesting. The Exec director is saying that this new exhibit may be the first time a major aquarium is showcasing an environmental disaster rather than beautiful fish. http://www...
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Photo of Ike Potter
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by Joanna Fisher on June 23, 2010
Like many historical societies, Summit County Historical has old portraits on the wall. I am usually left wondering why these people were significant enough to have their picture in the museum. I loved...
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Shedd Aquarium Polar Play Zone
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by Paul Orselli on May 04, 2010
There are some nice early childhood exhibits accompanying the Shedd's penguin, otter, and dolphin environments. Lots of fun role-playing, gross motor activities, and exploratory environments (don't...
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Photo Album at the Melbourne Museum
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by Megan Southwood on April 26, 2010
In the Melbourne Story exhibition at the Melbourne Museum, visitors can look through a photograph album containing early images of Melbourne. The album, however, is actually made of a type of plastic...