the pacifica children’s museum & family space
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one. home. insurance. The Pacifica Children’s Museum & Family Space. The Future Non-Profit Venture. Mission & Vision. How to do it. Where to start. “Children’s Museum” What & Why. Provide exhibits and programs to stimulate informal learning experiences for children. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Pacifica Children’s Museum & Family Space
Mission & Vision
How to do it
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• Provide exhibits and programs to stimulate informal learning experiences for children. • Can be utilized by schools, preschools, etc
• Hands on! Vs traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits• interactive exhibits that are designed to be
manipulated by children. • Activity can be as educational as instruction,
especially in early childhood. • Mostly for-profits available in the vicinity• Family Space & Museum hand in hand
• But more public funds available• Widens target demographic of Children’s Museum• Space for HW, gatherings, etc
• Average time to Open = 5 yrs• Viability studies• Grant applications• Permits, legalities• Best case: opening “sample” in 6mo-1yr
“Children’s Museum”What & Why
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VISION: A dynamic place for discovery and imagination, sparking a
passion for life-long learning. The rich history and unique character of
our region will define the thematic concept of the museum.
Mission: To develop and operate an innovative children’s museum to serve the Pacifica region.
Mission & Vision
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Considerations
1.Name & Vision - Apply for the Name (State) - Mission Statement - Business Plan
2.Legalities-Hire an attorney- Needs 501(c)(3) experience-Help filing “Articles of Incorporation”-Federal Employer ID #-Tax exempt status for state & feds
3. Financial Structure-Hire a CPA- Needs 501c3 experience-Budget & record keeping
4. Board of Directors (3-7 members)
5. Fundraising & Fund Sources-Chamber of Commerce- Historical Society of Pacifica, San Mateo- public? Individuals? Events?
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Create a Sample Center (need location, materials, volunteers)-A public draw-A source of funds-An example of what we plan w/ 1-3 exhibits
Creating A Museum
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Studies Needed
Viability study – through Assn of Children’s Museums• demographics, profile, and economic stability of a
community • determine whether a children's museum is economically
viable.
Community Motivation/Desire/Support • public forums, input in design & elements
Children’s activities in the area• Randall, Habitot, Bay Area Discovery, Creativity
Carousel, Discovery in San Jose, Exploratorium, Etc – nothing within 20-30 minutes
• For profits: Pacelli’s Gym, Gymboree, Tanforan
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Legalities• Attorney We need to know what we can do without incorporating
• Business planLocation
• Contact & get hard #’s• Get commitments
Community Involvement• Naming contest• Design-your-exhibit contest
Design• Begin designing 1-3 exhibits• Can utilize the building layout from Family Space
Where do we start?