Cutting Edge Strategies for Museums
Cape Girardeau, April 24-25, 2009
Do you want to create powerful memories for your visitors? Do you want to engage children and adults in ways that will bring them back time after time? Do you want to be vital partners with teachers building experiences in and out of the classroom that teach curriculum standards?
Then spend two exciting days with staff from the Conner Prairie Living History Museum and the Virginia Association of Museums as they reveal their IMLS granted programs on “creating great visitor experiences” and “how museums can meet teachers’ needs.” You will learn practical, hands-on strategies that you can easily, effectively, and immediately implement at your museum.
Sessions will be held at the Glenn Convocation Center on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. This is also the weekend of the Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive event. Look for information about exciting opportunities in your registration packet and/or check the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau site at visitcape.com.
This workshop is designed for you to be engaged in new and exciting ways. You will be challenged to create unique, visitor-centered experiences and build partnerships with teachers and each other. You will depart energized and eager to use your new strategies.
Cost: $20 registration fee Handouts will also be made available following the conference on the Missouri Humanities Council website. Please make checks payable to the Missouri Humanities Council. You may charge your registration to VISA or MasterCard by contacting Clarice Britton at the Missouri Humanities Council (800-357-0909)
Hotel Accommodations: A small block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton-Inn Cape Girardeau at the rate of $109 per night plus taxes. The hotel is located at 103 Cape West Parkway. Phone: 573-651-3000. Ask for the Missouri Humanities Council block.
Transportation from the Airport: Ground transport to Cape Girardeau from Lambert Field in St. Louis is available through the Boothill Area Rapid Transit. 1-800-284-2278 or www.bartshuttle.com
Schedule at a Glance
Sessions will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both April 24 and 25, 2009, at the Glenn Convocation Center, 1 University Plaza, MS 7895, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 573-651-4900. Maps and parking information are available at http://www.semo.edu/svpa/
Light refreshments will be served at before the morning sessions and at breaks throughout the two days. Download the detailed agenda - April 17
Lunch and dinner will be on your own. Check your registration packets for information and directions.
For further information: Contact Workshop Coordinator, Alisha M. Cole, at Arcadia Consulting, (816-931-0951) or arcadia1307 "at" mac "dot" com.
Conference Flyer and Registration Form - Word
Conference Flyer and Registration Form - PDF