GEM National Training Day
Thursday 30
November 2006
SHOULD ALL MUSEUMS BE
“FAMILY FRIENDLY”?
Should all museums and galleries strive to be ‘family friendly’? Is there a
need for ‘adult only’ museum spaces? This day will explore these and other
issues, through case studies and lively debate
Kelvingrove Museum & Art Galleries, Glasgow
Speakers will include:
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Dea Birkett, writer and initiator of the Kids in Museums Campaign and Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award, will give an overview of the family experience in museums in Britain and talk about what families want.
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Janet Stott, Head of Education at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, will explain how they became joint winners of the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award in 2005
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Ian Forbes, Manager, Killhope, North of England Lead Mining Museums, will assess the impact which winning the Guardian Family Friendly Museums Award in 2004 has had on the museum and its visitors and staff.
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Mark O’Neill, Head of Museums & Galleries, Glasgow City Council
We are delighted to be holding this event in Glasgow’s flagship Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, which re-opened in July 2006, following a major three year HLF-funded refurbishment. There will be an opportunity to explore some of Kelvingrove’s new learning zones aimed at schools and family audiences and to hear from education staff, Sue Latimer and Janice Lane, about the practical application of the new displays in attracting and maintaining audiences.
During the afternoon delegates are invited to share innovative ideas regarding activities, evaluation and facilities they have developed especially for families. The day will concentrate on some of the skills and techniques needed for this ever expanding role, and provide tips and ideas to assist you with your continuing professional development.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
The day will begin at 10.00 with registration and tea/coffee, and will end at 16.30. The full programme will be available shortly.
How to Book
All
delegates should complete the booking form and return it
– with payment if possible – to
Group for
Education in Museums,
Primrose House, 193 Gillingham Road,
Gillingham, Kent,
ME7 4EP.
Tel/Fax: 01634 312409. Email: gemso@blueyonder.co.uk
Each application must be on a separate form – photocopies are acceptable. Please enclose brief details (about 100 words) of any ideas you would like to share. Receipt of your application will be acknowledged by email. Your delegate badge and joining instructions will be sent once payment has been received. The latest date for receipt of applications and payments is 23 November 2006.