Increasing U.S. Children and Families’ Understanding of Asian Cultures: A Final Report
In 2004, seven traveling exhibitions, each depicting an Asian culture (Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Korean and Viet Namese), began a four-year tour of the United States that was funded by The Freeman Foundation and administered by the Association of Children's Museums. The Final Report, written by Selinda Research Associates, Inc., describes how children learned about unfamiliar Asian cultures through a variety of developmentally appropriate interactive engagements, and provides recommendations regarding the development of future cultural exhibitions. A PDF version of the 200-page publication is available for individuals and organizations.
Members: Free PDF version or $35 for print copy; Nonmembers: $100 for PDF or print copy

2008 Children's Museums Metrics Reports
Based primarily on data reported Fall 2007 by 232 ACM member museums, the complete 102-page report includes charts and graphs and a comprehensive table of data. Tony Casilio, founder of AWP Research, provided metric analysis for this publication.

The 2008 Children's Museums Metrics Reports are packaged as six individual PDF volumes. These volumes are available for ACM members to download for free on the Members Only Web site.
Members: Free; Nonmembers: $150 per volume

Kids Dig Dirt! Green Paper
A product of a dynamic planning project funded by the Civil Society Institute, Kids Dig Dirt! Green Paper explores the ways that children's museums can connect children to nature through outdoor play. The Green Paper provides the vision as well as guiding principles and resources for developing outdoor environments in children's museums. Download a free PDF of Kids Dig Dirt!
Green Paper. Limited print copies available.
Members: $20; Nonmembers: $35

Compensation & Benefits Survey 2006
This Survey provides a comprehensive review of compensation, benefits and workforce issues in U.S. children's museums
including information about executive director profiles and compensation.
Members: $45; Nonmembers: $100

Collective Vision: Starting and Sustaining a Children's Museum
A comprehensive guide for new and existing institutions, this resource guide is a 337-page compilation that addresses children's museum philosophy, audience and mission, governance, educational theory, exhibits, programs, planning, fundraising, marketing and much more.
Members: $65; Nonmembers: $95

Capturing the Vision
Capturing the Vision is the visual companion volume to Collective Vision, illustrating in its pages and CD-ROM the children's museum field as it exists today. It offers best practice models for consideration in the planning of new institutions or renovating existing museums.
Members: $55; Nonmembers: $85

The Case for Children's Museums
The Case for Children's Museums is a marketing resource tool that includes a collection of facts, testimonials and descriptive language, which museums can draw from to create their own case statement, proposal, volunteer training manual, board
orientation document or other organization materials. A detailed source list is included. A PDF version of the case statement is available for ACM members to download for free on the Members Only Web site. Limited print copies available.
Members: $10; Nonmembers: $45

The Case for Children's Museums PowerPoint Presentation
The CD PowerPoint presentation consists of 10 slides with animated slide transitions, 25 images from children's museums, plus additional graphics and an accompanying script. The presentation is yours to use as is or to customize.
Members: $15; Nonmembers: $45

The 21st Century Learner Symposium Report
The 21st Century Learner Symposium Report is a collection of discussions and keynote addresses from respected scholars including Dr Alison Gopnik, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Drs. Roberta Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. The Report is an excellent resource for museums, libraries and public broadcasting stations on how they can work together to support lifelong learning in
their communities. A PDF version of the Report may be downloaded at www.ChildrensMuseums.org/Programs/21_Century.
Members: $10; Nonmembers: $10

Standards of Excellence in Early Learning: A Model for the New Chicago Children's Museum
Conducted over a two-year period with Gyroscope, Inc. and Erikson Institute, Standards of Excellence in Early Learning defines
the fundamental relationship between play and learning and translates the science of child development into clear benchmarks
for Chicago Children's Museum's exhibits, programs, physical environment, staff and role in the community. Print copies no
longer available.
Click here to download the PDF version

Hand to Hand Annual Subscription
Hand to Hand is ACM's quarterly journal which highlights national issues and trends in the youth museum field. Articles include interviews with key individuals, program overviews, and museum profiles.
Members: one free copy per issue; U.S. Subscribers: $30; International Subscribers: $50

Hand to Hand Single Issues
Timeless insight and useful museum planning information can be found in Hand to Hand. A PDF version of the current issue of Hand to Hand is available to download for free from the ACM homepage. View the Hand to Hand Index for a list of back issues.
Volumes 6-Present - Members: $5 per issue; Nonmembers: $10
Volumes 1-5 - Contact ACM for availability and pricing

ACM E-Forum
ACM's monthly online newsletter contains links to members in news outlets and blogs; grant opportunities; museum jobs, exhibit rentals and sales; and ACM networking and advocacy announcements.
Download at www.ChildrensMuseums.org

The ACM Standards Document
The ACM Standards Document was developed by ACM in 1992 with a grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services. This document outlines the standards for professional practices in children's museums and is helpful for newly founded or start-up museums and those museums seeking accreditation from the American Association of Museums. A PDF version of The ACM Standards Document is available for ACM members to download for free on the Members Only Web site.
Members: Free; Nonmembers: $5

Integrating Teens Into Your Museum Family
Created by Please Touch Museum® upon receiving the MetLife Foundation and ACM Promising Practice Replication Award, this toolkit is a 111-page book and DVD that addresses partnerships, recruiting, staffing, funding and programming to help children's museums create youth programs that fit their communities.
Members & Nonmembers: Free; Shipping Cost: $5

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