Have you thought about becoming a Docent? Here are some of the reasons you might belong with us.
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As a Docent at the Evansville Museum, I have met so many new and interesting people with diverse backgrounds. We work on projects together, and provide support for the Museum’s programs, And I was able to receive the benefit of their knowledge and experiences along the way.
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In this month’s blog post, I am excited to share with you some of the steps the Evansville Museum has taken to become more sensory accessible. As someone who is neurodivergent myself and has sensory needs, I am so happy to see the Evansville Museum embrace this need in our community.
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Summer is one of our favorite seasons in the Evansville Museum’s Education Department. And I think you can tell because we have so much planned for the next three months! Here is a quick recap of everything we have going on for guests to enjoy.
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It’s been almost two years of COVID-19 related delays, cancellations, and modifications, but we’re finally back! Super Saturday, our once-a-month family-day, returns with all of the controlled chaos and epic fun that it is known for.
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This month’s Education Blog Post features guest writer Kim Grimm. In this article, Kim describes the process of adding closed captions to the Museum’s YouTube videos. She has been a member of the Evansville Museum Docent Association since 2020.
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This month’s Education Blog Post features guest writer Peg Ehlen. In this article, Peg describes the process to create a virtual tour. She has been a member of the Evansville Museum Docent Association since 2015 and served as Docent President from 2019 to 2020.
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After 40 plus years in healthcare leadership combined with numerous years of being an adjunct faculty at local universities, I retired and was able to pursue my desire to be involved in the community and my yearning for added personal growth by becoming associated with the Evansville Museum.
After many hours, which turned into weeks, of education, practice, and being mentored by experienced Docents, I became a Docent with the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science. I worked to rid myself of the butterflies that new experiences and challenges bring to a person. I shadowed numerous tours that provided me with confidence to give focused education to area students and adults.
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