2.9.9. Glossary

As we engage with the Museum, we will discover the particular terms and phrases which can shape our approach.

visitor

The Pittsburgh Children’s Museum is meant for all ages; the mission statement doesn’t specifically mention children. But the majority of children visiting are in the 3-5 year old range, so many exhibits are geared for young children and their parents or guardians.

intergenerational engagement

The interactions between children and their parents and grandparents.

facilitate

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complexify

The opposite of simplify: a process where the visitor chooses to engage more deeply, ask more questions, discover more, and find out complex properties which were not initially visible.

low walls, high ceilings

Providing easy points of entry for engagement, but high potential for long-term exploration.

2.9.10. Precedents and Resources

Over the past ten years, the Museum has hosted many artists in the Tough Art residency program to make new pieces for museum visitors. This Fall 2016 the Museum is showing a Tough Art retrospective. The Museum has a short Tough Art video explaining the program.

The Fred Rogers Center is working to develop technology appropriate for early childhood through research programs and fellowships.