Archival Material

By Mike Spock

Date Original: 09/1980

Description: This article focuses on the architectural side of the museums. From renovation of the old wool warehouse to fit the museum layouts, to what each museum brought to the table for its visitors. Museum News shares the story of how the two shared more than just space, they shared ideas.

Creator(s): Museum News - publisher

Keywords: audience cross servicing; museum collaboration; warehouse renovation; Boston community relations

Date Original: October 1979

Description: Featured in the in-depth article, is the "remarkable participatory exhibit called City Slice". The exhibit features city lights, cables, working manholes, and of course the centerpiece which is a house that is sliced, showing what houses look like when stripped down. It also goes into the new Museum Wharf exhibit and has many great pictures.

Creator(s): American Institute of Architects - publisher; Craig, Lois - author; Rosenthal, Steve - photographer

Keywords: architectural driven exhibits; audience retention; interactive exhibits; Sylvia Sawin curator

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Agnes at work in behind-the-scenes in BCM.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Agnes; staff collaboration; audience retention; making education fun

Date Original: March 7, 1982

Description: A festival of games, music, crafts and demonstations celebrating and featuring Native Americans

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Gladys Widdiss, Joe Johns, Lavinia Underwood, Wampanoag, Cherokee, Creek, Native Americans, activities, multi-cultural

Date Original: February 25, 2010 and January 17, 2006

Description: Dan Prigmore, who eventually took over the moving project's finances, and David Burnham, a museum trustee, are interviewed about what ended up being the Museum Wharf and how at first glance in 1968, the site was in a relatively secluded area, but had potential. David Burnham talks about his connections that ultimately lead him to the Museum Wharf. 5:03

Creator(s): David Burnham - interviewee; Dan Prigmore - interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: adaptable real estate; South Boston location; real estate prices; expansion; institutional stability

Date Original: September 9, 2006 and October 10, 2006

Description: Anne Butterfield, a BCM campaign assistant, and Duncan Smith talk about the tactics they used to persuade people that the newly chosen Museum Wharf site was a viable option.

Creator(s): Anne Butterfield- interviewee; Duncan Smith - interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: Museum Wharf; viability; museum environment; recruiting lunches

Date Original: September 9, 2006, October 10, 2006, June 18, 2007 and October 19, 2005

Description: Anne Butterfield, Duncan Smith, John Stebbins, and Ben Schore are featured in this interview detailing their experiences with each other and how their collaborative meetings set the tone for the project.

Creator(s): Anne Butterfield - interviewee; Ben Schore - interviewee; Duncan Smith- interviewee; John Stebbins - interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: non-profit leadership; meetings; collaboration; problem solving

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The days in which BCM was host to activities and performances are listed as well as informational highlights.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: entertainment; performances; activities; educational

Date Original: June 1977

Description: This photo shows the side of the Museum Wharf building exterior, looking upward. The phrase, "Atlas Stores" can be seen, and refers to past lives the old warehouse has had.

Creator(s): Merrill, David - photographer

Keywords: Atlas Stores; Museum Wharf; warehouse repurposing; community engagement

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A picture from above showing the first bay under construction at the new Museum Wharf location.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf construction; BCM move; warehouse transformation

Date Original: 1979

Description: The Museum Wharf staff taking a break while building the Playspace at the new location.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Playspace; Museum Wharf; construction; staff; photo

Date Original: October 19, 2005

Description: Ben Schore, who provided experience and knowledge of the real estate market while a member of the museum board shares his experiences working with Mike Spock, investing his input on the new BCM site and issues that arose with collaborations.

Creator(s): Ben Schore- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: leadership; Museum of Transportation; real estate; collaboration; Museum Wharf

Date Original: November 1979

Description: This article written by Jim Zien and titled, "Beyond the Generational Gap" speaks about the transformation of BCM under the direction of Mike Spock. The changes and development of the children museum paradigm from passive to interactive is discussed as well as the deep collaborative effort involved in making the changes possible.

Creator(s): Jim Zien - author

Keywords: MATCh; discovery-based; education; learning environments

Date Original: October 2, 2008

Description: In this interview, Bill Mayhew talks of his background at MIT and how his knowledge of computers and technology allowed him to help design and set up things like the Museum Wharf's control system.

Creator(s): Bill Mayhew- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: computers; Building Committee; Museum Wharf; consulting

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The three ushers at Bill Mayhew's wedding. From left to right they are, Mike Spock, Mike Fitzgerald, and Dave Merrill.

Creator(s): Merrill, Dottie - photographer

Keywords: wedding; BCM; Bill Mayhew; photo

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: What would a Children's Museum be without hosting some birthday parties? This flyer lists all the activities and exhibits good for a birthday party. The various amenities offered by BCM are also listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Birthday party; performances; entertainment; celebration; Functions Coordinator

Date Original: June 18, 2006

Description: Chuck Redmon, a C7A architect for the Museum Wharf location of BCM, is interviews and discusses what was almost the future BCM location - Blackstone Block. A set of warehouses in a popular Boston shopping district, it ultimately was cut from the list due to lack of room for growth. 1:22

Creator(s): Chuck Redmon - interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: Quincy Market; Blackstone Block; Haymarket; 18th Century Salt Lane; Freedom Trail

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A little boy and an adult explore the activities in the Bones exhibit, a portion of the larger and more encompassing Living Things exhibit that consists of rocks, shells, and a turtle tank.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Living Things exhibit; Bones exhibit; visitor involvement; tangible learning; interactive education

Date Original: November 1980

Description: A fact sheet circulated so all know where the Museum stands. The philosophy of BCM, what it does and how is all included in this succinct but detailed bulletin.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: mission statement; financials; staffing; collections; structure; programs

Date Original: 1984

Description: Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this publication explains in great detail all the information and news one would need to known about BCM. With a special introductory note by director Mike Spock, where he reiterates BCM's motto, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."

Creator(s):Montagu, Kyra - author; Boston Children's Museum - publisher

Keywords: deliberately informal and accessible; experience real materials; hands-on education

Date Original: 1996

Description: The Computer Museum, backed by Digital Equipment Corporation, and what replaced the Museum of Transportation's old space, won an award in 1996 for have the best software for kids.

Creator(s): Boston Magazine; Grotke, Christopher

Keywords: MOT; Museum Wharf; Computer Museum; educational software

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Jane Jerry writes about transforming a new facility from start to finish, and what it took for her Children's Museum of Houston to go from empty building to thriving museum and truly reach its potential. This illustrates the ways BCM influenced others, and how many Children's museums go through the same struggles.

Creator(s):Jerry, Jane - author; Hand to Hand: Children's Museum Network - publisher

Keywords: architectural design; functionality; exhibit planning; Houston; advice

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The architectural firm that was commissioned by BCM is shown here in a handout. They talk about how they left their hidden mark on BCM and explain another site they were involved with in Boston.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: C7A; Museum Wharf; signatures; Boston

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A child enjoys the Caribbean market exhibit at BCM; here she weighs some of the food featured in the market on the scale. This was part of the larger Meeting Ground exhibit. Multi-cultural learning and understand were key parts of BCM's mission for children.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: multi-cultural understanding; tangible education; interactive exhibits; Meeting Ground

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A group of children enjoy playing a game outside the Caribbean market exhibit at BCM. This was part of the larger Meeting Ground exhibit. Multi-cultural learning and understand were key parts of BCM's mission for children.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: multi-cultural understanding; tangible education; interactive exhibits; Meeting Ground

Date Original: 1979

Description: A number of children play in Tom Luckey's climbers. Touted as being both "safe and crazy", these provided plenty of entertainment for children visiting the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Luckey Climbers exhibit; Museum Wharf; redesigned warehouse; entertainment and education

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The BCM plays host to a Children's festival including activities like making kites, trying calligraphy, and a fishing game.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; activities; demonstrations; Japanese Language School

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer announces Chinese festival day with activities including storytelling, dancing and games. The second page shows the flyer in the Chinese language.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: activities; Chinese; festival; music

Date Original: June 18, 2007 and February 25, 2010

Description: Chuck Redmon, an architect for the Museum Wharf, and Dan Prigmore discuss the initial concerns with the chosen Boston waterfront location due to it being in more of an earthquake zone than the Jamaica Plain location.

Creator(s): Dan Prigmore- interviewee; Chuck Redmon- interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: earthquake zone; C7A Architects; Museum Wharf; waterfront real estate

Date Original: June 18, 2007

Description: Chuck Redmon describes his role, working with Cambridge Seven, in finding and setting up BCM's new home at the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Chuck Redmon- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: C7A; accessibility; BCM board; collaboration; Museum Wharf

Date Original: June 18, 2007

Description: Chuck Redmon talks about the architectural studies that went on while BCM was choosing their new site. Blackstone Block is addressed in this interview.

Creator(s): Chuck Redmon- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: Quincy Market; South Boston; C7A Architects; Museum Wharf

Date Original: 1979

Description: The City Slice exhibit under construction.

Creator(s): Rosenthal, Steve - photographer

Keywords: Museum Wharf, John Sloan, Sylvia Sawin, exhibit

Date Original: 1979

Description: This shows the Grandparent's House in the City Slice exhibit. The faade is intentionally left unfinished so that children can see the inner-workings of a house. City Slice also featured a subway card and street lights (also pictured) and other items one would see in a city, perhaps even Boston.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal- photographer

Keywords: City Slice exhibit; unfinished house; interactive learning; tangible education; community inclusion

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A young boy is shown in this picture enjoying a climbing sculpture within an exhibit at the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Richard Howard - photographer

Keywords: Playspace; interactivity; exhibit; children; photo

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A mother and daughter look on as they enjoy the computer exhibit at the Museum Wharf. BCM eventually won an award in 1996 for the utilization of computers within their museum paradigm.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: technology integration; tangible education; interactive exhibits; photo

Date Original: 1996

Description: A flyer for the annual report on the Computer Museum for the fiscal year of 1996. Connected to BCM, it too valued the task of being a reputable and important tool to educate children. Financial reports, letters from board members and announcements about happenings around the museum are included in this publication.

Creator(s): The Computer Museum

Keywords: The Computer Museum; education through technology; software for kids and parents; The Walk-Through Computer; the computer bowl

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Two children and one adult look on as one child enjoys the computer exhibit. Later evolutions of this exhibit would win an award.

Creator(s): Tad Goodale - photographer

Keywords: audience involvement; technological exhibits; interactivity; entertainment and education

Date Original: 1978

Description: Three young boys gather around a computer terminal at the computer exhibit at BCM. Though much different than our computers today, these still were filled with fun games and encouraged fun education.

Creator(s): Joel Hoo - photographer

Keywords: computers exhibit; interactive learning; games; electronic education

Date Original: February 25, 2010 and October 20, 2006

Description: Dan Prigmore talks about the Museum Wharf site around the time BCM purchased it, and what kind of real estate deal it was. David Burnham, a museum trustee, explains how he originally came across the old wool warehouse that eventually became the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): David Burnham- interviewee; Dan Prigmore- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: Museum Wharf; Jamaica Plain; waterfront real estate; South Boston

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Dan Prigmore, the project manager for the move from Jamaica Plain to Museum Wharf, and Duncan Smith talk about their experiences helping Mike Spock embark on the real estate market. They speak of the struggles that ensued trying to master both a big move and a big investment.

Creator(s): Dan Prigmore - interviewee; Duncan Smith - interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: real estate; Museum Wharf; tenant; financing

Date Original: January 17, 2006

Description: David Burnham, who was instrumental in finding the warehouse that became the Museum Wharf site, details his role and the enormous amount of collaboration that went into BCM's move from Jamaica Plain to the waterfront location.

Creator(s): David Burnham- interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: BCM board; collaboration; visitor experience; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer describes the special hours of operations for the upcoming holidays, the multi-cultural event known as Decemberfest, and holiday-themed workshops and performances.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Decemberfest; events; family workshops; multi-cultural; vacation week

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: BCM celebrates Dental Health day, hosting a tooth brush swap, have the chance to listen to a storyteller and get to use the fun flossing teaching model called "Big Mouth".

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Dental Health Day; "Big Mouth"; Goldman School Of Graduate Dentistry; toothbrush

Date Original: 1981

Description: A girl explores the Dentist Office exhibit. Part of the larger Work exhibit, which explores the world of work through hands-on activities centered around the Congress Street Suprette and the Health Care Clinic.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: tangible education; interactive exhibits; photo; community engagement

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This booklet outlines everything broadly that BCM is and was about, and any information about their finances and lists exhibits. The title is a play on the common phrase of "do not touch" seen at museums and art galleries across the nation, BCM strives to allow and encourage children to interact with the exhibits.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: expanded educational program; fostering interactivity; BCM board list; community development

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: One child participates in the Doctor's office exhibit while an adult another child look on. Part of the larger Work Exhibit, children were able to participate in everyday working situations to better understand work in general.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Work exhibit; Doctor's office exhibit; tangible education; interactive exhibits

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A child and two adults enjoy one of the dollhouses which is in the larger Ruth Harmony Green Hall of Toys exhibit. Both adults and children enjoyed this exhibit showcasing a sort of history of toys.

Creator(s): Tad Goodale- photographer

Keywords: dollhouse; history of toys; interactive exhibits; audience variety

Date Original: January 17, 2006

Description: John Bok, a lawyer at the time of BCM's move but later a board member, talks about the importance of location and what it meant for BCM that they moved to downtown Boston and out of the suburbs. 1:50

Creator(s): John Bok- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: downtown vitality; warranting of audience; Jamaica Plain; suburbs vs. downtown; ease of access

Date Original: 2002

Description: Rough draft of a document outlining the chronology of cultural programs by Pat Steuert and Dottie Merrill.

Creator(s): Pat Steuert and Dottie Merrill- Authors; Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: exhibit; culture; understanding; chronology; timeline; development

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Children are able to try on clothes and have fun playing dress up within the Grandmother's Attic exhibit at the Museum Wharf. Pictured here is a little girl admiring the dress she has put on.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Grandma's Attic exhibit; interactive exhibits; Museum Wharf; try on clothes

Date Original: October 20, 2006 and June 18, 2007

Description: Duncan Smith talks about his experiences working summers at the Boston Fish Piers, which allowed him to get to know Boston neighborhoods such as South Boston and Jamaica Plain. John Stebbins, an architect for the Museum Wharf talks about the decision to move to South Boston.

Creator(s): Duncan Smith- interviewee; John Stebbins- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: C7A Architects; South Boston; Museum Wharf

Date Original: October 20, 2006

Description: Duncan Smith talks largely about the relationship between the Museum of Transportation and BCM, and how eventually the two parted ways.

Creator(s): Duncan Smith- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: MATCh; Museum of Transportation; collaboration; project advancement

Date Original: March 30, 1981

Description: An invitation for the dedication program for a new, permanent exploring the Museum's past. A behind the scenes tour and reception were also part of the event.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: invitation; behind the scenes; Museum Wharf; dedication program

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Children enjoy the factory exhibit here in this photograph. The factory exhibit portion in this photo let young workers assemble spinning tops in an assembly-line fashion. To read more about this exhibit and details of all the others available in the 80s, search chapter 10 archive for the fact sheet files!

Creator(s): Richard Howard- photographer

Keywords: factory; exhibits; assembly line; photo; Museum Wharf

Date Original: 1983

Description: A fact sheet circulated so all know where the Museum stands. The philosophy of BCM, what it does and how is all included in this succinct but detailed bulletin.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: mission statement; financials; staffing; collections; structure; programs

Date Original: 1978

Description: This newsletter, aimed for the public, mentions all of the new workshops, exhibits and specials in the fall months of 1978. General information including hours, admission costs and memberships are included as well as updates on the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: community awareness; newsletter; Museum Wharf; activites

Date Original: 1984

Description: A family takes a moment from swinging to pose for a photograph.

Creator(s): Aylette Jenness - photographer

Keywords: interactive exhibits; photo; audience involvement; community development

Date Original: 1984

Description: A number of children and their families are featured posing in BCM's Playspace exhibit. A large and encompassing exhibit, it catered mainly to preschoolers and their families.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Playspace exhibit; audience retention; visitor specialization; community involvement

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A list of the special performances for everyday between the 13^th and 21^st of February. Larry Sayco, yoyo champion is featured,

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: vacation week; February; entertainment; performances; special event

Date Original: September 27, 1998

Description: A pamphlet highlighting the Kidscook Festival. Large corporate and private sponsorship allowed for many fun activates, the TV character Arthur also made an appearance.Hosted in tandem by BCM and The Anthony Spinazzola Foundation, children were given the chance to cook with a variety of chefs.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: tangible education; interactive exhibits; family festivals; Anthony Spinazzola Foundation

Date Original: 1977

Description: A photo showing downtown Boston and Fort Point Channel, looking north. BCM is in the bottom right of the picture.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: downtown; South Boston; Museum Wharf; Fort Point Channel

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer lists the different performers and type of performances in the months of February and March. Admission prices and times are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; February; March; entertainment; BCM

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer lists the different performers and type of performances in the months of May and June. Admission prices and times are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; May; June; entertainment; children

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer lists the different performers and type of performances in the months of July and August. Admission prices and times are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; July; August; entertainment; children

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer lists the different performers and type of performances in the months of October and November. Admission prices and times are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; October; November; entertainment; children

Date Original: 1980

Description: A photograph of the Games Exhibit at the Museum Wharf in the larger Ruth Harmony Green Hall of Toys exhibit. The glass case on the left side of the photo holds games from Parker Brothers, as the sign indicates.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal- photographer

Keywords: interactive exhibit; Parker Brothers; history of toys; tangible learning

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer lists the dates and times for a new series of puppet shows every Sunday and BCM. The schedule, admission prices and directions are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: puppet show; Gerwick; Sunday; May; June

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A group of BCM employees use team effort to bring in the base for the phone that belongs in the Giant's desk exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Giant's desk exhibit; phone; BCM staff collaboration; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A young BCM attendee impressively shows off a key from the Giant's Desk Top exhibit.

Creator(s): Richard Howard- photographer

Keywords: Giant's desk exhibit; audience interaction; photo; fostering interactivity

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This photo shows the museum staff backing up a truck to begin the process of moving the top portion of a giant telephone for the Giant's Desk exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Giant's desk exhibit; phone; BCM staff collaboration; Museum Wharf

Date Original: 1980

Description: This photo shows a little girl playing on a giant telephone. A part of the Giant's Desk Top exhibit, where everything is twelve times normal size, including paper clips, postcard and telephone.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal - photographer

Keywords: Giant's Desktop exhibit; hands-on exhibits; interactivity

Date Original: 1984

Description: A young boy looks on in curiosity as an exhibit cube shows creamer being poured into a cup of coffee.

Creator(s): Richard Howard - photographer

Keywords: Giant's desk top exhibit; photo; coffee; interactive exhibit

Date Original: 1979

Description: As featured in the People magazine article about Mike Spock, this photo shows kids enjoying the Giant's desk exhibit at the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: exhibit; Museum Wharf; giant; desk; children

Date Original: 1984

Description: A wide shot photo of the Giant's desk exhibit. Shown here is the phone that other pictures depict being brought into the Museum by staffers.

Creator(s): Richard Howard- photographer

Keywords: Giant's desk exhibit; phone; BCM staff collaboration; Museum Wharf

Date Original: 1984

Description: A wide shot photo of the Giant's desk exhibit. Shown here is the phone that other pictures depict being brought into the Museum by staffers.

Creator(s): Richard Howard- photographer

Keywords: Giant's desk exhibit; phone; BCM staff collaboration; Museum Wharf

Date Original: 1980

Description: This photo shows a little girl playing on a giant telephone. A part of the Giant's Desk Top exhibit, where everything is twelve times normal size, including paper clips, postcard and telephone.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal- photographer

Keywords: Giant's Desktop exhibit; hands-on exhibits; interactivity

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A father and daughter enjoy one half of the phone in the Giant's Desktop Exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Giant's Desktop exhibit; interactive exhibits; entertainment as education; Playspace

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photo showing Grandma's Attic exhibit being constructed. In this exhibit children could play dress up and see all the fun that the attic had to offer. This was part of the larger City Slice Exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf construction; BCM move; warehouse transformation

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A wider exterior shot of the construction of Grandma's house that included the exhibit of Grandma's Attic. This was part of the larger City Slice Exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: City Slice exhibit; interactive exhibits; Museum Wharf; Grandma's Attic exhibit

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Children engage in activities in the Grandma's Attic exhibit, part of the City Slice exhibit. Already in costume from the dress up portion of the exhibit, they are now partaking in tasks such as ironing and mixing a large mixing bowl.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal - photographer

Keywords: Grandma's Attic exhibit; interactive exhibit; tangible education

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Grandma's attic, a part of the sliced house (showcased fully in pictures and description in "A Slice of City in the Cross Section" article) is featured here with the dress-up portion. Children are able to try on clothes in "grandma's attic".

Creator(s): Richard Howard - photographer

Keywords: City Slice exhibit; interactive exhibits; Museum Wharf; try on clothes

Date Original: 1979

Description: As the front cover states, "a workbook and history of fifteen folk-art toys, crafts, plays and stories from the Collection of the Boston Children's Museum." Written by the Museum's head graphic designer, Edie Kraska.

Creator(s): Houghton Mifflin Company - publisher; Edie Kraska- author

Keywords: toys as context of culture; toys as educational tools; tangible education; interactive learning; entertainment and education

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Children play in the Grandparent's Living Room Exhibit, part of Grandparent's House, which is part of the City Slice exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: City Slice exhibit; interactive exhibits; fun for children and adults; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: BCM staff members have fun preparing photos to be used in the museum.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: graphics creation; staff collaboration; photo; BCM behind the scenes

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer announces Greek festival day with activities including storytelling, dancing and games. The second page shows the flyer in the Greek language.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: activities; Greek; festival; Museum Wharf; November

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A group of children and adults gather in the grocery store exhibit. Children could shop for plastic versions of food and pretend to check out as well.

Creator(s): Richard Howard- photographer

Keywords: interactive exhibits; entertainment as education; Playspace; Grocery store exhibit

Date Original: June 18, 2006

Description: Chuck Redmon, a C7A architect for the Museum Wharf location of BCM, describes the limitations of the Jamaica Plain location and what it meant to try to make sure to search and find a suitable new location for BCM. This particular excerpt focuses on the Hancock Pavilion, a finalist in the search. 3:39

Creator(s): Chuck Redmon- interviewee; Mike Spock - interviwer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: Hancock Pavilion; BCM location; providing a service to the public; community outreach

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: When attempting to find a new location for BCM, Mike Spock and the other board members went through a number of potential choices, the few that were high up on the list were scrutinized for all necessary working features including ease of access for potential patrons. A variety of images are an example of the research that went into what was almost BCM's new location, the Hancock Pavilion.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: downtown sites; Hancock Pavilion; Blackstone Block; architectural design process; ease of access

Date Original: 1968

Description: A little girl makes sure to closely examine the movie exhibit to see how it works. In the "How Movies Move" exhibit, zoetropes allow children to make their own animations.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: How Movies Move exhibit; audience involvement; tangible exhibits; close-up interaction

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: An example of how the structure of BCM grabbed the interest of children and adults alike. In the "How Movies Move" exhibit, zoetropes allow children to make their own animations.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords:How Movies Move exhibit; audience involvement; tangible exhibits; close-up interaction

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A close up photo on the spinning animator on the How Movies Move exhibit and a little girl who is examining it.

Creator(s): Tad Goodale - photographer

Keywords: tangible education; interactive exhibits; photo; visitor involvement

Date Original: 1982

Description: This flyer describes the arrival of a million LEGOs to BCM. Included is the descriptions of two exhibits that showcase fun designs with LEGOs, as well as describing puppet show Sundays featuring the Gerwick Puppets.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: LEGOs; Gerwick Puppets; Construction Day; activities; educational

Date Original: 1975

Description: A history report detailing income and expenditures from 1960 until 1975. Research done and actions taken relating to the economic stability of the museum are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: financial stability; resource management; fundraising; budget

Date Original: 1995

Description: Elaine Gurian, the head project manager for BCM's move, writes an article for the American Association of Museums entitled, Institutional Trauma: Major Change in Museums and Its Effect on Staff." In it, she describes in great detail how the move from Jamaica Plain to the waterfront Museum Wharf location changed even the smallest things for staffers, like getting the mail.

Creator(s): American Association of Museums - publisher; Elaine Gurian - author

Keywords: BCM move; 10 years of planning; program committee document; before and after opening

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: March is the month covered in this flyer, with a special focus on Irish-American heritage. Every Saturday the Meeting Ground exhibit hosts Irish music, dancing and folktales among other fun activities.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Meeting Ground exhibit; programs; activities; National Endowment for the Arts

Date Original: January 1982

Description: This five page document lists all the necessary general information such as how to get the Museum Wharf, what their number is, and what their hours are. This information bulletin also includes all of the exhibits and financial and budgetary information.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: collections; exhibits; membership; financials; Museum Wharf

Date Original: january 9, 1983

Description: A flyer announcing the Japanese New Year celebration at BCM.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: games; activities; multi-cultural; Japanese Language School

Date Original: October 20, 2005

Description: Jeptha Wade, a lawyer involved with Boston museums, talks about how his work with BCM stemmed from a life-long love of museums.

Creator(s): Jeptha Wade - interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: MATCh; museum functions; education; collaboration

Date Original: October 2, 2008

Description: Jim Pitts talks about his long-time involvement with BCM and his role as treasurer and board member.

Creator(s): Jim Pitts- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: BCM board; Computer Museum; funding challenges; budgeting

Date Original: January 17, 2006 and February 25, 2010

Description: John Bok, chairman of the Museum Wharf Project Committee, talks about how Dan Prigmore's expertise positively affected BCM's move to the Museum Wharf. Dan Prigmore describes how his experiences with non-profit work and how he used this to help the project.

Creator(s): John Bok- interviewee; Dan Prigmore- interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: organization; Museum Wharf; museum board; collaboration

Date Original: February 26, 2010

Description: Interview transcript with Jonathan Hyde. Hyde, who was head of public relations for the move from Jamaica Plain to the downtown site, explains here his experience with trying to make the goal set in place for the anticipated rise in the number of visitors attendence.

Creator(s): Jonathan Hyde- interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: Museum Wharf; Jamaica Plain; visitation; marketing; attendance

Date Original: 1983

Description: Advertises the corporate membership program at BCM. A list of the variety of programs and services offered by the highly interactive museum are listed, along with how giving would benefit the museum and a list of current corporate members.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: corporate membership; Membership Manager; fundraising; contributors

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A two page, detailed description of BCM's Corporate Membership Program. Topics covered are the Museum's background and story up to the relocation to the Wharf, the benefits of joining - for both members and the Museum - and a sheet to sign up and apply.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: corporate membership; community; values; education; BCM

Date Original: January 17, 2006 and February 25, 2010

Description: John Bok, a lawyer at the time of BCM's move but later a board member, talks about what it was like to work with Dan Prigmore and how much help he was. Dan Prigmore, who eventually took over the moving project's finances, speaks about the kind of board an organization needs to succeed. 5:32

Creator(s): John Bok - interviewee; Dan Prigmore - interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: energy efficiency; staff collaboration; heavy decisions; dealing with the board; finances

Date Original: November 2005

Description: In this video, Elaine Gurian, the overall project coordinator for the move from Jamaica Plain to the Museum Wharf, discusses how BCM's move was her first move of such size in her career. She also talks about the pros and cons of total inclusion in vision. 1:56

Creator(s): Elaine Gurian - interviewee; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: BCM moving; collaboration with the BCM board; economics of moving; staff and board member inclusion

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Mike Spock poses for a photograph with a group of his museum-goers at the manhole exhibit in BCM, part of the larger City Slice Exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: interactive exhibits; photo; tangible education; Mike Spock; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A child gets ready to pose for the camera as he gets ready to explore the Manhole exhibit at BCM, part of the larger City Slice exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: visitor involvement; hands-on exhibits; photo; City Slice; Museum Wharf

Date Original: March 1981

Description: This five page document lists all the necessary general information such as how to get the Museum Wharf, what their number is, and what their hours are. This information bulletin also includes all of the exhibits and financial and budgetary information.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: collections; exhibits; membership; financials; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A list of what was on BCM's event calendar for the month of May.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: May; BCM; Resource Center; activities

Date Original: Spring 1988

Description: An article written by"Hand to Hand: Children's Museum Network", features the 23 years he was director of BCM. It goes into how he got his start, how he addressed the audience, and really pressed the question of what should a Children's museum be, focusing on being interactive.

Creator(s): Hand to Hand: Children's Museum Network - publisher

Keywords: Mike Spock; being the boss; development of BCM; audience retention; interactive exhibits

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This flyer lays out all the events that happening throughout the entire summer in the year of its production. Jugglers, Puppet Theater, and educational activities are on the agenda.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; films; Gerwick Puppets; Steve Shakespeare; Summer

Date Original: 1979

Description: This article titled, Museum Profiles: The Museum of Transportation & The Children's History Museum, Boston and printed in "Technology & Conservation's winter issue explores the newly moved museum from top to bottom. Looking at everything from the build BCM picked to how they spaced out their exhibits and how they utilize their staff and plans.

Creator(s): Susan E. Schur - author

Keywords: C7A; MOT; warehouse; Museum Wharf; Commercial Area Revitalization District

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: As the Museum Wharf was beginning to come together, the finishing touches included putting a nice coat of paint on some of the walls. Here Ed Grusheski, who was a museum educator at BCM, does his part.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: BCM; staff collaboration; Museum Wharf construction; warehouse refurbish

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photograph of the back the Museum Wharf and the fire escape. The building, built in 1888, was originally a wool warehouse.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; warehouse rehab; building repurposing; community development

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The multi-leveled Museum Wharf interior is shown, as well as the Children's activity center.

Creator(s): Sing Hanson- photographer

Keywords: Museum Wharf; activities; learning; children

Date Original: 1978

Description: Aerial photograph of the Museum Wharf with the Hood Milk Bottle in view.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Hood Milk Bottle; Museum Wharf; photo; waterfront

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: An aerial photograph from the east looking at the Museum Wharf and waterfront.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: photo; Wharf; waterfront; building

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A picture from the ground looking upwards on a building in South Boston saying, "Atlas Stores".

Creator(s): To Be Entered

Keywords: photograph; South Boston; warehouse; Atlas Stores

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Shows the word "Museums" being painted onto the exterior of the new building.

Creator(s): To Be Entered

Keywords: photograph; Museum Wharf; moving

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A group of twelve images that show various angles of the Hood Milk Bottle, the iconic, recognizable landmark for BCM right on the waterfront in South Boston.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: C7A; South Boston; Museum Wharf icon; visitor landmark; Hood Milk Bottle

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A number of drawings by Cambridge Seven Associates turned into photos here showcase different ways that BCM could layout the Museum Wharf in color coordinated diagrams.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: C7A; architectural diagrams; Museum Wharf development; visitor friendly layout

Date Original: March 31, 1981

Description: The dedication program for the opening of the Museum Wharf location. An event with behind the scene tours, dedication remarks, and a reception.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; moving; annual report; dedication; tours

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Pre-addressed envelope for people to send to BCM. The new Museum Wharf addressed is used.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; envelope; Development Office; BCM

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A map of the Museum Wharf location and surrounding South Boston. Directions by car and subway are described. The map itself shows streets and points out visual landmarks such as the Hood Milk Bottle to help one navigate.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: map; Hood Milk Bottle; directions; navigation

Date Original: October 1979

Description: A fact sheet by the Boston Children's Museum, this handout explains the who, what, when and why of BCM's decision to move. Details of expanding exhibits and the last planned day at the Jamaica Plain site are included.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; move; 1979; expansion; Museum of Transportation

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: An aerial photograph showing the Wharf building in South Boston.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: photo; Wharf; waterfront; building

Date Original: 1977

Description: A picture of the waterfront from the viewpoint of Fort Point Channel. You can see the beginning of "The Wharf" being spelled out on the building in the background.

Creator(s): To Be Entered

Keywords: Museum Wharf; South Boston; waterfront; FPC

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photograph from the Museum Wharf's retreat featuring Andy Merriel and Chuck Redmon sitting and chatting.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: photograph; Museum Wharf; retreat

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A series of nine photographs that show vividly, the thriving downtown community of South Boston and the waterfront location BCM had chosen to build its new location at. A number of exterior shots including the water and Hood Milk Bottle give context to the area while interior photos allow all to see the beautifully refurbished warehouse.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf rebuild; interior architecture; visitor design; audience retention; C7A

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A series of pictures created by Cambridge Seven Associates to show a model of what the interior of the new Museum Wharf location could look like. The Museum of Transportation's section is showcased as well.

Creator(s): Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: C7A; MOT; interior architecture; visitor design; audience retention

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A series of pictures created by Cambridge Seven Associates to show a model of what the interior of the new Museum Wharf location could look like. The Museum of Transportation's section is showcased as well.

Creator(s): Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: C7A; MOT; interior architecture; visitor design; audience retention

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A collection of seven photos of aerial shots of the Museum Wharf site and Fort Point Channel in South Boston.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: aerial photography; downtown looking from South Boston; Fort Point Channel

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A series of photographs that show various angles of models made for the plan of the new BCM location. Cambridge Seven Associates worked closely with BCM to repurpose an old warehouse that became the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: C7A; Museum Wharf development; architectural planning; South Boston waterfront

Date Original: 1977

Description: Mike Spock and Dottie Merrill are shown here on a visit to what would become the new Museum Wharf site.

Creator(s): To Be Entered

Keywords: Museum Wharf; moving; visit; Mike Spock; Dottie Merrill

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This picture shows the interior of the new Museum Wharf location, the utilization of the existing warehouse architecture is showcased, as well as a portion of the sizes exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; architectural layout; audience interaction; exhibits

Date Original: 1977

Description: A juggling performer is the focus of this photograph. BCM always had something fun going on and especially took advantage of its new, more central, location in South Boston accordingly.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; entertainment as education; community involvement; juggling

Date Original: 1977

Description: Music, jugglers and the famous Hood Milk Bottle are all featured in this picture of a performance in front of the Museum Wharf in the summer.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: performances; entertainment as education; community involvement; juggling

Date Original: 1977

Description: A group of children and adults alike gather outside the Museum Wharf to view one of BCM's many entertaining performances.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: entertainment as education; community involvement; performances; BCM

Date Original: March 3, 1989

Description: A proposal by McMillian Inc. for the addition of the Apron. BCM wanted to expand and utilize its waterfront location and, as the proposal begins with, "compliment the already successful indoor Museum experience." The proposal goes into detail on how it would be completed and designed.

Creator(s): Duell, Rose Marie - author; McMillian, Eric - author; McMillian, Inc. - publisher; Rydahl, Lee - author

Keywords: good weather attraction; the Apron; waterfront attraction; visitor integration

Date Original: 1981

Description: A wide shot photograph showing the Museum Wharf in the background along with the Hood Milk Bottle, and the lovely waterfront location.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal - photographer

Keywords: new BCM location; Hood Milk Bottle; Museum Wharf; South Boston; waterfront

Date Original: September 7, 2009

Description: The famous Hood Milk Bottle in front of the BCM Museum Wharf site. See how it came to be at this location in the interview titled "Story of the Hood Milk Bottle".

Creator(s): Sing Hanson - photographer

Keywords: Hood Milk Bottle; Museum Wharf; BCM; South Boston

Date Original: 1979

Description: Traffic directional sign for the Museum Wharf. Attached to posts around the South Boston area, these helped get the word out for the new location.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: sign; Hood Milk Bottle; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photo of the famous Hood Milk Bottle being delivered onto the Wharf waterfront.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Hood Milk Bottle; delivery; audience identifiers

Date Original: 1977

Description: Mike Spock and Jim Zien stand at one of the bay doors in what would become the new Museum Wharf location of BCM.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf; staff collaboration; staff development

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photo of the Hood Milk Bottle as it sits on the waterfront near the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Hood Milk Bottle; Museum Wharf; BCM; South Boston; iconic BCM

Date Original: 1979

Description: Boston Children's Museum director, Mike Spock is featured here in this portrait style photo showing him at the new Wharf location.

Creator(s): To Be Entered

Keywords: Mike Spock; BCM board; director of BCM; photo

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This undated postcard has what was the new Museum Wharf address listed with "Children's Museum" prominently displayed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: postcard; Museum Wharf; BCM; memorabilia

Date Original: 1978

Description: Mike Spock and Sue Jackson are featured in this photograph of a planning session for the impending move from Jamaica Plain to the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Sue Jackson; Mike Spock; Museum Wharf; planning; moving

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This file is home to eight photos that show the Museum Wharf in detail. Photos range from very close shots of the exterior ornamentation, to a wide shot of the Museum Wharf looking from out in the harbor.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf photos; architectural ornamentation; Atlas Stores; South Boston; Hood Milk Bottle

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Shown in this file are three hand drawn diagrams of the proposed Museum Wharf floor plan. Highlighting and notes are made to show suggested ways of design.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: Museum Wharf; C7A; architectural development; audience design

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A collection of 17 photos showing the beginning stages of the construction on the Museum Wharf's visitor center. An architectural drawing is also featured. Check out this chapter's story to read more about the recycling of materials!

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: BCM visitor center; C7A; Museum Wharf design; architectural refurbish

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photograph of the Museum Wharf warehouse renovation and construction. A sign announces for all the "think safety", a good motto for a Children's museum.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf construction; think safety; building for audiences

Date Original: 1977

Description: This photo shows all the fun to be had on the waterfront location of the Museum Wharf. Shown is the Hood Milk bottle, the Wharf in the background, and the fun carts in the foreground.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Hood Milk Bottle; audience involvement; education and entertainment

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Mike Spock, and two other BCM staff members visit the Museum Wharf site.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: BCM move; BCM board; Mike Spock; Museum Wharf site

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A gutted interior of the Museum Wharf shows the place in a state of renovation and construction. We can see that some boxes of documents and some computers that have started arriving in their new location.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: BCM move; Museum Wharf; staff collaboration

Date Original: 1978

Description: A temporary fundraising outpost stationed in two bays at the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Fort Point Channel, Museum Wharf, Museum of Transportation; fundraising; visitor support

Date Original: 1976

Description: "Two dynamic and growing museums have run out of usable space" one bolded sentence remarks on the fourth page. This proposal lays out everything a potential skeptic would need to know to be convinced that BCM's move to the Museum Wharf would be economically viable, and that both BCM and the Boston community would benefit from having the museum downtown.

Creator(s): Martin Adler - contributor; Boston Children's Museum - publisher; Cambridge Seven Associates - contributor; Carpenter & Company - contributor; Gladstone Associates - contributor; Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos, Inc. - contributor; LeMessurier Associates - contributor; Nessen & Csapiar - contributor; R.G. Vanderiel Engineers - contributor; Robert J. Corcoran Company - contributor

Keywords: community outreach; downtown vitality; warehouse reclamation; institutional collaboration

Date Original: October 20, 2006 and February 25, 2010

Description: Duncan Smith, director of the Antique Auto Museum, and Dan Prigmore, a project manager on the move, are interviewed. Duncan Smith talks about what it was like to venture into the world of moving in with BCM and how he might do everything today if he did the move over. Dan Prigmore talks about what it's like for a non-profit to embark upon a large move. 6:09

Creator(s): Dan Prigmore- interviewee; Duncan Smith - interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: non-profit moves; real estate counselors; Museum of Transportation collaboration; unique opportunities

Date Original: April 1970

Description: Article in Museum News, Challenges Confronting Museums Vol 48 No. 8. written by Mike Spock. Featured in the April 1970 issue of Museum News, this article lays out ideas that Spock proposes to help museums work together on a regional level so they can face tasks such as fundraising together.

Creator(s): Mike Spock, author; Museum News, publisher;

Keywords: Journal of the American Association of Museums; regional collaboration; fundraising; methodologies

Date Original: November 1980

Description: This five page document lists all the necessary general information such as how to get the Museum Wharf, what their number is, and what their hours are. This information bulletin also includes all of the exhibits and financial and budgetary information.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: collections; exhibits; membership; financials; Museum Wharf

Date Original: February 25, 2010 and June 18, 2006

Description: Dan Prigmore, a project manager for BCM's move and Chuck Redmon, a C7A architect for the Museum Wharf are interviewed. They both disucss the initial major concern with the Museum Wharf's structure since it's in an earthquake zone and what that meant for the project. 5:57

Creator(s): Dan Prigmore- interviewee; Chuck Redmon - interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman- videographer

Keywords: earthquake zone; South Boston location fault line; renovation stipulations; Boston renovation codes

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: With the tagline, "Children at Work", this exhibit featured play structures, a water gallery and a measuring arcade. While this exhibit was primarily meant for preschoolers, this photo shows that the sprawling design allows for parents to have room to explore too.

Creator(s): Richard Howard- photographer

Keywords: tangible education; interactive exhibits; photo; incorporating fun and education

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A little girl plays within the Playspace exhibit at BCM. While each exhibit was tailored as being interactive for children, each on had general age groups they were tailored for. Playspace was tailored for preschoolers.

Creator(s): Howard, Richard - photographer

Keywords: Playspace exhibit; photo; visitor interaction; tangible education

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The crew of BCM, who had been hard at work setting up and building exhibits, takes a well earned break.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Museum Wharf rebuild; BCM move; staff collaboration; audience driven layout

Date Original: JULY 1, 2004

Description: Created for the proposed renovations and additions, not necessarily just for exhibit space, as this report points out. The newly added space would create space for an "Adventure Center", a cut out to the outside so visitors can enjoy the waterfront, and the renovations would upgrade the restrooms and lobby. Floor plans are pictured.

Creator(s): Cambridge Seven Associates

Keywords: increased community involvement; concept plan; square foot additions; upgraded interaction

Date Original: September 4, 1973

Description: This report, originally for the Program Committee, goes into elaborate detail about the architectural changes for the new BCM - everything from how the layout will be, down to how many more square feet each section of the museum would get. Drawings and sketches are included.

Creator(s): Chuck Redmond - author; Chuck Barbie - author

Keywords: BCM headquarters; architecture; Resource Center; design; layout

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A flyer showcasing the puppet Sundays triumphant return in January and February, additionally with Saturday shows in March. The schedule, times and museum info is also listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: Gerwick Puppets; Uncle Remus; Midwinter Magic; performances

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The Jewish festival, Purim is celebrated by BCM. This flyer indicates the activities and workshops offered throughout the day. BCM and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston cooperated on this festival.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: collaboration; holidays; music; Bureau of Jewish Education

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A group of children watch in anticipation as they interact with the Raceways exhibit, watching ping pong balls speed down their respective lanes.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: incorporating fun and education; photo; fostering interactivity

Date Original: 1980

Description: A photo of the barrels of industrial by-products like wood, paper, and plastic parts are sold to the public by BCM so they could be used in arts, crafts or science projects.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal- photographer

Keywords: recycle; tangible exhibits; interactive learning materials; community outreach

Date Original: June 1976

Description: Fully titled, Renovation Survey for the Security, Collection Storage & Climate Control Systems for the Congress Street Wharf, this article describes in specific and meticulous detail everything about the potential new location renovation from space, to the location to expanding the museum's public impact with the Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Cambridge Seven Associates; Dr. William Young; Joseph C. Chapman, Inc.; Museum of Transportation; R. J. Vanderweil Engineers, Inc.

Keywords: architectural building systems; impact of collections; environmental design; joint use of facilities

Date Original: 1980

Description: A photo of the Resource Center inside BCM. The RC was the hub for all things hands-on learning with access to kits, exhibit related materials, activities, and was the host of many of the education and entertainment events that went on at BCM.

Creator(s): Steve Rosenthal- photographer

Keywords: Resource Center; educational kits; interactive learning activities; audiovisual materials

Date Original: 1983

Description: This brochure, sent out to the public in the Boston area, details the facts about BCM, the accolades from People Magazine and the Smithsonian, and explains what one gets when they become a member of the Museum.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: fundraising; contributor appeal; programs; benefits; membership

Date Original: 1983

Description: A fun, informational brochure that explains all the facts about BCM, from the where it is, how they break up their annual budget, and how one could become a member. Mention from Smithsonian on the front states BCM was, "changing the meaning of the word museum".

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: recognition; information; budget; Smithsonian Museum; People Magazine

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A flyer listing Sunday events at BCM. Start times and cost of admission are included.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: flyer, schedule; performances; November

Date Original: August 8, 2011

Description: A draft of chapter 10 table of contents marked with suggestions.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: table of contents; Media; Sidebar; Sections

Date Original: April 1993

Description: Photograph in color of teenagers on a subway car at an exhibit entitled 'Teenage Tokyo: Youth in Popular Culture'.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: picture; photograph; subway; activity; education; teenager; fun

ate Original: April 1993

Description: Photograph in color of a visitor at the talking board in the Teenage Tokyo Exhibit.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: picture; photograph; talking board; activity; education; teenager; fun

Date Original: 1979

Description: General Wharf updates are available to anyone who would like to grab a copy of the newsletter. Banking business, general fundraising and announcement of new exhibits are listed.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Hyde, Jonathan - editor

Keywords: capital coffers; banking business; Wharf update; newsletter; exhibits; kits

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A fun chart depicting the different ways gifts and grants were collected to help fund BCM.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: gifts; grants; annual giving; solicit; money

Date Original: November 2005

Description: In this video, Elaine Gurian, the overall project coordinator for the move from Jamaica Plain to the Museum Wharf, discusses how the move affected BCM, not just for everyday work but also friendships and relationships were altered. 2:39

Creator(s): Elaine Gurian- interviewee; Carol Yourman - videographer

Keywords: destabilization of efficiency; BCM move; staff relationships; uneasy collective well-being; celebrating the move

Date Original: April 27, 1981

Description: In the third issue of volume 3, this Museum Gazette talks about a new exhibit that was dedicated, fundraising task forces and some events mentioned in flyers such as "February Vacation Week" and "Toddlers Take Over".

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Stone and Webster Engineering Company

Keywords: fundraising; BCM board; special programs; membership survey

Date Original: December 17, 1982

Description: This edition of the Museum Gazette announces the completion of the Museum Wharf purchase by BCM, fundraising announcements, and some new members of BCM's board.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Stone and Webster Engineering Company

Keywords: fundraising; Museum kits; BCM board; Museum Wharf; grant

Date Original: February 22, 1983

Description: Volume number 3, issue number 4 of the Museum Gazette describes news and updates circulating the Boston Children's Museum. A staff member's newly published book, a spring celebration and newly allocated corporate funds are some of the features.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Stone and Webster Engineering Company

Keywords: fundraising; workshops; Museum Shop; programs

Date Original: October 15, 1982

Description: This issue of the Museum Gazette includes the announcement of the newly elected officers at BCM, updates on the buyout of the Museum of Transportation's portion of the Museum Wharf, and the upcoming Decemberfest.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Stone and Webster Engineering Company

Keywords: MOT; Decemberfest; BCM board; Museum Wharf; grants

Date Original: March 2, 1981

Description: This issue of the Museum Wharf Gazette talks of fundraising accomplishment and news, as well as new exhibits. A mention of Mike Spock's guest role on Good Day Show is also included.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Stone and Webster Engineering Company

Keywords: fundraising; bulletin; grant; exhibit

Date Original: 09/01/1982

Description: The official announcement of the Museum of Transportation's departure from the South Boston waterfront venture is mentioned, as well as news of new grants, new exhibits and the arrival of 1 million Lego pieces.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Stone and Webster Engineering Company

Keywords: bulletin; grants; exhibits; news; BCM board

Date Original: November 2005

Description: In this video, Elaine Gurian, the overall project coordinator for the move from Jamaica Plain to the Museum Wharf, discusses what it was like to open the Museum Wharf after BCM moved locations. She talks about what it was like when people actually start coming and using what BCM created. 2:52

Creator(s): Elaine Gurian - interviewee; pat Steuert- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer/editor

Keywords: new lobby hardest to run; no vacations; staff revolt; personnel policy; strategic plan; no time to unpack; postpartum depression

Date Original: 1982

Description:This article in People Magazine does a feature on Mike Spock and his work transforming BCM into what they dub, "the country's best museum for kids".

Creator(s): John Keller - author

Keywords: Dr. Spock; Mike Spock; BCM; magazine article; education

Date Original: 05/06/1975

Description: As this first issue describes, the Gazette was published biweekly to help keep friends and staff abreast of all the new events going on the Museum Wharf. This particular issue talks about the announcing of MOT to be in the Wharf and its coverage in the local news. It also mentions of a new committee that was formed to promote communication between the two museums, and news of the Annual Meeting and a visit to the yet unopened Wharf.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: museum collaboration; committee organization; Boston news coverage; selection process

Date Original: April 30, 1975

Description: A succinct yet informative fact sheet put out by both BCM and the Museum of Transportation. The who, what, when, where, why and how of the project are laid out.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum; Museum of Transportation

Keywords: relocation; Museum Wharf move; Museum of Transportation; informational bulletin

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: The entire month of April here is dedicated to a series of programs for and about toddlers. Music concerts, plays and workshops are all on the agenda.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: children; education; toddlers; workshops; programs

Date Original: 1985

Description: A brochure listing all the places with what are called Luckey climbers. With a motto of "safe and crazy" they were a hit in many kid's museums and malls. This pamphlet shows installations by date, it's no surprise BCM was first, at 1985.

Creator(s): Luckey & Co., Inc.

Keywords: interactive exhibits; audience involvement; Playspace; BCM leading industry

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This fun and colorful flyer shows some examples of interactive exhibits children can enjoy at BCM. Directions, hours and admission costs are included on the backside.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: flyer; exhibits; direction; Museum Wharf

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: A photo showing a mother and her daughter enjoying the turtle pond exhibit, part of the larger Living Things exhibit.

Creator(s): Michael Dick - photographer

Keywords: photo; audience engagement; interactive exhibits; turtles

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: This photo shows three children play in a fountain that was a part of the Waterplay Exhibit at BCM.

Creator(s): Richard Howard, photographer

Keywords: exhibit; Museum Wharf; children; interactive

Date Original: 1995

Description: A detailed and annotated floor plan for BCM. It gives brief descriptions of what exhibits are where and what they entail. A second page, titled. "What's Up?" let's people know what activities and events are going on during the dates listed. The slogan, "Kids keep changing; so do we" is also featured.

Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum

Keywords: exhibits; map; activities; museum highlights; membership

Date Original: October 1985

Description: A magazine for anyone looking for fun things to do in the Boston area. This particular issue features BCM, and mentions that October 1985 was "Museum-Goers month"!

Creator(s): Where Magazine

Keywords: BCM; events; October; magazine article

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: Children enjoying the Wigwam Exhibit are shown here. Many of BCM's exhibits have multicultural themes.

Creator(s): Sing Hanson - photographer

Keywords: Wigwam; exhibit; children; photo; activity

Date Original: 01/17/2006

Description: John Bok, who was chairman of the Museum Wharf Project Committee, is interviewed about the transition from Jamaica Plain to the downtown Museum Wharf location. He talks about what it meant concerning logistic changes as well as the new ways they could be accessible to their audience.

Creator(s): Bok, John - interviewee; Spock, Mike - interviewer; Yourman, Carol - videographer

Keywords: Jamaica Plain; Museum Wharf; transportation; parking

Date Original: 01/17/2006

Description: John Bok elaborates on all his experiences working through the move from Jamaica Plain to the Museum Wharf. From why the location was picked, to building a structure that was good for children and also collaborating with people or groups like the Museum of Transportation.

Creator(s): Bok, John - interviewee; Spock, Mike - interviewer; Yourman, Carol - videographer

Keywords: Museum Wharf; accessibility; Museum of Transportation; audience awareness; collaboration

Date Original: To Be Entered

Description: John Sloan, Architect and City Planner, Duncan Smith, Museum of Transportation Director and Jonathan Hyde talk about the story of the Hood Milk Bottle and its circuitous route ending in front of the Museum Wharf.

Creator(s): Hyde, Jonathan - interviewee; Sloan, John - interviewee; Smith, Duncan - interviewee; Spock, Mike - interviewer; Yourman, Carol - videographer

Keywords: Hood Milk Bottle; Museum Wharf; Boston Redevelopment Authority; Boston City Hall

Date Original: 06/18/2007

Description: John Stebbins, an architect hired for the Museum Wharf site, talks about all that it took to change an old warehouse into an operating museum.

Creator(s): Stebbins, John - interviewee; Spock, Mike - interviewer; Yourman, Carol - videographer

Keywords: exhibit space; collection storage; C7A; horizontal and vertical circulation

Date Original: 02/26/2010

Description: Jonathan Hyde, head of public relations for the move to the Museum Wharf, explains his interactions with Captain Kangaroo and Mister Rogers during their visits to BCM.

Creator(s): Hyde, Jonathan - interviewee; Spock, Mike - interviewer; Yourman, Carol - videographer

Keywords: Hyde, Jonathan; Museum Wharf Opening; 1978