Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

We are excited to announce an expansion of our MuseumLab for Museum Professionals (MLMP) project, hosted through a collaborative partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and guided by a steering committee of established leaders in the museum field. The MLMP program was developed to guide children’s museum professionals as they turned deep questions into actionable implementation plans. Through MLMP, participants received customized support in prototyping and budgeting those plans within their organizations and beyond. Want to learn more about this program? Visit our website here, https://buff.ly/4bHlObx

What is “making,” what constitutes a “makerspace” and why does making matter? Join museum professionals in a four-day immersive maker experience where you are the learner. Examine the value and importance of making in education by experiencing it for yourself. Participate in hands-on making, engage with other educators and explore MAKESHOP’s Principles of Practice and other research-based tools and strategies. Whether you are an experienced educator, maker expert, new to teaching/makerspaces or anywhere in between, this professional development experience will offer insight into the people, processes, tools and materials necessary to cultivate maker-centered learning for any space, formal or informal. Dates: August 5-8, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Fee: $500 if purchased before June 30, or $600 after June 30. Discounted pricing may be available. Contact pd@pittsburghkids.org for more information. Register at https://lnkd.in/eSUi757k.

Congratulations to our Creative Experiences Producer Cat Burton for being a part of the exciting 30UNDER30 international mentorship program!

Educator opportunity! Join us for our 3rd Annual Genius, Joy and Love Institute in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Genius, Joy, and Love is a five-day intensive summer institute that will bring together Black youth and adult educators to explore questions about how to center racial justice and equity through creative, arts-informed, innovative and relevant curricular engagements. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by May 1, 2024. To learn more or apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dG3k2N3x

We're honored to receive a Special Achievement Award from PA Museums for the exhibit AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen, created in partnership with Hosanna House Inc. AIM HIGH explores flying and aviation experiences through hands-on play and real artifacts, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. The exhibit features Black Wings, American Dreams of Flight, organized by the Smithsonian Institution Travelling Exhibit Service in collaboration with the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, that tells the story of African Americans' achievements in the world of aviation. AIM HIGH debuted in February 2022 at the Center for Aviation Technology and Training and Tuskegee Airmen Museum in Wilkinsburg, PA; in September 2023, a traveling version began a US tour. Congratulations to the other award winners! https://lnkd.in/er88KcMb

Congratulations to KT Todd, the Children's Museum's Director of Learning and Research, who was one of nine recipients of the American Alliance of Museums 2024 Nancy Hanks Memorial Awards for Rising Stars! KT leads research, evaluation, and professional development projects for the Museum that center equity and justice. They advocate for culturally-responsive work in both what we do with visitors and how we lead our Museums, while inspiring systemic change. We congratulate all of the honorees of the AAM 2024 Awards and Recognition Program for their work in building thriving museums and strong communities everyday.

Excited for the upcoming panel on wellness in living and workspaces presented by The Salon in Lawrenceville with our Sr. Director of Design Anne Fullenkamp. It features a group of amazing women and happens on April 11 at @fieldday in Lawrenceville. Get your tickets!

Congratulations to our Director of Learning and Research, KT Todd, for their feature in the latest issue of ACM's quarterly publication—Hand to Hand!

The generosity of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's friends and supporters have already helped us unlock an additional donation in our #GivingTuesday campaign! Can you help take us to the next level to reach our $15,000 goal? Donate at https://lnkd.in/djEKAYGk before midnight to help us share kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity with young learners year round. Thank you!

Today is Giving Tuesday! When you give to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, you are supporting exhibits and programs that inspire kindness, curiosity and joy. More importantly, you are supporting children having a space and opportunity to be creative and play. On this #GivingTuesday, join us in fostering creativity by donating at givebigpittsburgh.com or by calling Andrew at 412.322.5058, ext 514. #generosity #GiveBigPittsburgh