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California Dinosaur Garden

October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022 | Exhibitions

The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo will create the California Dinosaur Garden exhibition, an inclusive environment for children ages 3 to 11 that promotes science learning. The museum will employ sensory-rich storytelling and interactive experiences to engage children and their caregivers. Project activities will include the completion of initial concept designs and evaluation to inform exhibit development; design development, prototyping, and formative evaluation; and engaging external contractors to fabricate and install the exhibit. The exhibition will include prehistoric plants within a seasonal marsh landscape, interactive interpretive exhibits, a fossil dig, and life-size dinosaur sculptures. The project will also address the need for science learning experiences for children with disabilities by applying universal design principals such as wheelchair access to the garden experience, braille labels, and tactile, sensory-rich elements.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Museums for America
Award Number: MA-10-19-0583-19
Funding Amount: $250,000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Tina Keegan
    Principal Investigator
    Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
  • Discipline: Geoscience and geography | History/policy/law | Life science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Parks, Outdoor, and Garden Exhibits
    Access and Inclusion: People with Disabilities

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