Ready to build the museum of your community’s dreams?

 

Do the following stumbling blocks sound familiar?

 
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I don't know all the steps in starting a children's museum or how to begin.

 
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How do I develop top-notch exhibits and public spaces that are just right for my community and budget?

Good news: We’ve been in your shoes, and we’re here to help you!


It may sound too good to be true, but you
can

  • Clarify project scope and deliverables with key stakeholders

  • Get comprehensive design & fabrication support, from idea to installation

  • Get personal feedback from professionals every step of the way!

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I’m Jeff, an exhibit designer and fabricator with experience designing for smaller budgets and smaller footprints.

When you’re ready to create, my team works with yours to listen, brainstorm, and problem-solve our way from concept development all the way to exhibit fulfillment.

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Planning for a new museum
or even a single new exhibit or public space can be overwhelming! It’s exciting, but it may be completely outside of your previous experience. 


Maybe you’ve struggled through a development project like this before, and this time you’re looking to step back, play it smart, and be intentional about achieving museum experiences that respect children as learners and keep visitors coming back for more. 

From founding ideation to preparing for opening, our proven processes can lead emerging museum founders, board members, and staff members through the essential steps necessary to achieve a children’s museum that’s just right for your community! 


It all starts with planning, and we’d love to start you off with our FREE GUIDE that will give you the building blocks to success:

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“How to be intentional in starting your children’s museum”

More start-ups are being planned than ever before for smaller cities, towns, and rural regions. Just because a start-up has a smaller budget and footprint, doesn’t mean it can’t be thoughtful and strategic about its development process.

This guide will step you through an overview of the essential steps for getting off the ground and turning your dream into a reality.

Tips every children's museum founder needs to know before spending a dime!

A drone fly-through video of Otter Cove Children's Museum, Fergus Falls, MN. Opened in 2020.

 
Peter and Jeff took our small town idea and created a world-class children’s museum that our city and region are proud of. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and talent are second to none. We plan to hire them for every new exhibit.
— Tasha Rohlfs, Founder, Otter Cove Children's Museum

Whether your museum is still just the spark of an idea …
… or whether you are planning
new exhibits or spaces to refresh your image …
You can have the museum you’ve been wanting!

 
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Don’t wait — Let’s get started!

Use our guide to begin the process of turning your museum dreams into a reality.

And when you’re ready, we’re more than happy to be your go-to team, from concept development to exhibit installation!