Episode 130: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Meghan McGrogan, Interim Director of the Utica Children's Museum.


Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(1:15) - Megan's Background & Becoming Interim Director
(3:10) - Prior Career Roles & Experience
(4:10) - New Location
(5:00) - New Features to Expect
(7:10) - Old Museum Stuff
(7:40) - Static vs. Dynamic Elements
(8:45) - Programming
(10:00) - Mobile Museum
(10:50) - Association of Children's Museums Conference
(12:10) - Path to Opening
(14:30) - Becoming a Destination Stop
(16:30) - Community Response So Far
(18:45) - Piggybacking Off Other New Pillars
(20:20) - UCM & ICAN Team
(21:25) - Personal Experience
(22:45) - Museum User Experience & Accommodations
(23:20) - Universal Design
(27:30) - Balancing Digital Distractions & Education Through Play
(29:45) - Why Megan Loves Living Here
(32:00) - Rapid Fire Five Questions



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Megan & UCM Links:
Website: https://www.uticachildrensmuseum.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/uticachildrensmuseum
IG: https://www.instagram.com/uticakidsmuseum/
Email: info@uticachildrensmuseum.org
Megan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfraser/


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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - Kelly@lovelivinglocal315.com
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/