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LIFESTYLE
one important detail was making sure the The DoSeum will serve as an inclusive seums. “They are unique in their ability to
space would be accessible to children from community partner, making its extensive ed- convene stakeholders from all sectors who are
all backgrounds. The entire museum is ucational resources available to local educa- interested and invested in the success and
ADA-accessible. Spanish-language signage tors. As a trusted resource for schools, the well-being of children and families.”
and graphics are placed throughout the museum will offer professional development
space, and museum-goers will have the op- resources, provide a learning space to gather, “The DoSeum will certainly confirm San
tion to interact with exhibits in their pre- and share educational resources for teachers Antonio’s place in the global network of cities
ferred language. Additionally, the DoSeum to turn ideas into action, inside and outside striving to create civic environments for
will roll out new programs and partnerships of the classroom. healthy children, empowered parents and vi-
in an effort to reach children in every corner brant workforces,” she added.
of the community. RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE
In addition to being a space for learning, The DoSeum is expected to attract more
In fall 2015, the Little Doers program will than 400,000 visitors annually to experience
welcome its first class of preschool-age chil- the DoSeum is equipped with charming its innovative approach to education, and is
dren. The weekly program was inspired by rental space available for social and profes- another influential addition to the cultural
San Antonio’s commitment to quality early sional events. Proceeds from facility rentals corridor along Broadway that includes the
childhood education, and it will offer a play- will directly benefit the museum and its ed- Pearl Brewery complex, Witte Museum,
based, rich learning environment specifically ucational programming for the community. Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Botanical
targeted to each child’s age and development. Garden, San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio Mu-
These initiatives are just the start of what the “Children’s museums can be powerful seum of Art and McNay Art Museum.
DoSeum plans to contribute to the city’s goal players in a community’s learning land-
of achieving a globally competitive workforce. scape,” said Laura Huerta Migus, executive For more information, please visit The-
director of the Association of Children’s Mu- DoSeum.org.
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