New Attendee Orientation

This was a great way to hear some of the concerns museums professionals have across the globe. In a room full of approx. 50 people we heard: *There are slightly under 1,000 attendees at conference this year. *Average number of attendees per workshop session could range from 10-50 depending on the topic. *This conference is international and in fact there is Post-Conference session called In Dialogue with International Children's Museums where hey will discuss concerns such as that of on organization in Nairobi, Africa who for political reasons have to call their museum an "Educational Park". *Alcohol consumption in children's museums seems to be a question several organizations have. The facilitators (not sure where they are from but they states Boston area) allow these beverages at for rented birthday parties, before and after museum hours of operations, donor events and all through a contracted vendor (who probably carry the beer/wine and/or liquor license). It seems these organizations are trying to cater to parents on another level. Disney offers libations, Chuck E Cheese offers tap beer...does it encourage interaction between parent and child? This is a hot button topic for museums and their Board of Directors. Weigh-in and post your comments below.