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Many museums around the country have had children’s programs for years — but they are on the rise now more than ever. Children’s museums might seem like a relatively new phenomenon. But they’ve actually been around since 1899, when the Brooklyn Children’s Museum debuted. It’s still open and still popular. These days, however, the notion of engaging children has burgeoned like never before, with programs that are increasingly innovative, engaging and fresh, experts in the field say. “Historically, museums have presented themselves as hushed halls of contemplation, with static displays and whispered reverence,” said Arthur Affleck, the executive director of the Association of Children’s Museums. “It’s an approach that works for me and other adults, but the movement right now is for these spaces to become interactive places that cater to the interests of children.” Excited to read the New York Times full article on Children's Programming? Check it out now: https://buff.ly/3JGM2iM 📷 Photo courtesy of Rebecca Stumpf for The New York Times
