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Book SynopsisMuseums are amazing places doing astonishing things, often with little time and money. How do you create quality museum programming without breaking the bank? This book presents successful programs that have been successfully presented in real museums across the country for under $100. Each program included has been determined to be successful based on: ·Program Components, ·Budget, ·Time Requirements (for both staff and audience), and ·Scalability. Program details provided include: ·Program highlights and planning strategies, ·Categorized programs based on target audience, ·Photos of program components and audience participants, and ·Program marketing options. Over 50 figures and photographs make this a stellar programming tool your museum will use throughout the year.
Trade Review101 Museum Programs is useful for any museum looking to refresh or expand program offerings for little or no money. Real-world program examples combined with practical advice for modifying them to work in other museum settings make this an excellent addition to your museum’s reference shelf. -- Ronette Rumpca, Curator of Interpretation, Museum of the South Dakota State, Historical Society
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Programming for Today's Audiences Chapter 2: Programming for Kids & Families Chapter 3: Programming for Teens & Young Adults Chapter 4: Programming for Adults Chapter 5: Programming for Multi-Generational Audiences Chapter 6: Adapting, Expanding, and Implementing Museum Programs Appendices Index About the Author
