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Webinar | Children's Museums; Galleries for Early Learners | 12 November 2024, 3 pm Cairo Time


Reimagining Early Learning: A Deep Dive into the Perot Museum's Gallery Redesign and A Journey of Transformation of the Children’s Museum.

Join us for a captivating webinar as we delve into the exciting process of revitalizing the Children's Museum in Amman, Jordan, and explore how the Perot Museum, Texas, is using a gallery redesign to enhance its youngest learners' imaginations.

Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Time: 3:00 PM Cairo Time

 

Speakers

From the Perot Museum, Texas:

  • Linda Silver: Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer, Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  • Drex Owusu: Chief Learning Officer, Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  • Mike Spiewak: Vice President of Exhibitions and Operations, Perot Museum of Nature and Science

From the Children's Museum Jordan:

  • Sawsan Dalaq: Director, Children's Museum Jordan
  • Reem Haj Tas: Education and Programs Manager, Children's Museum Jordan

 

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Key Topics

  • Overcoming funding challenges and balancing improvements with operations
  • Building in-house design and fabrication capabilities
  • Identifying critical areas for exhibit upgrades
  • Developing strategic plans within limited financial resources
  • Reimagining the Exhibit Hall for children aged 1-12
  • The Perot Museum's gallery redesign to enhance young learners' imaginations
  • The rationale for a departure from traditional exhibits to encourage creativity and nurture imagination
  • The evolution of the educational impact and technical approaches to building innovative exhibits
  • Early evaluation of the new space and its impact on visitors

By sharing their experiences and insights, the presenters aim to inspire other children's museums to prioritize exhibit hall upgrades and explore innovative approaches to enhance visitor experiences and foster early learning.

Meet the Speakers:

Linda Silver

Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer,
Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Drex Owusu

Chief Learning Officer,
Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Mike Spiewak

Vice President of Exhibitions and Operations,
Perot Museum of Nature and Science

     
 

Sawsan Dalaq

Director,
Children's Museum Jordan

Reem Haj Tas

Education and Programs Manager,
Children's Museum Jordan