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Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

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Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
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Denise:

I don't know that I can be very helpful in answering your questions, but I am also in the process of starting a museum, which is set to open in June, and would love to hear what you find.

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Rebecca Herz
Director, Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2015 08:31 AM
From: Denise Liebel
Subject: Starting a museum

Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

------------------------------
Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
------------------------------

Denise:

I don't know that I can be very helpful in answering your questions, but I am also in the process of starting a museum, which is set to open in June, and would love to hear what you find.

------------------------------
Rebecca Herz
Director, Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2015 08:31 AM
From: Denise Liebel
Subject: Starting a museum

Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

------------------------------
Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
------------------------------

Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

------------------------------
Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
------------------------------

Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

------------------------------
Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
------------------------------

Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

------------------------------
Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
------------------------------

Greetings,

As a new AAM member, I hoping for input and wisdom from those that participated in the museum start-up process.  My organization is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the community support for a universally designed (in program and architecture) children's museum.   As a part of our due diligence we are visiting other children's museums.   Although a  tremendous about of investigation has gone into the process there so much to learn from existing institutions.

I would be grateful for input on key questions to ask in the areas of master planning, administration, sustainability, visitor services, professional partnerships, resource development, marketing, security, etc.

Thank you

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Denise Liebel
CEO
United Services for Children
Saint Peters MO
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