As a museum educator it is easy to enumerate all of the things that there are never enough; space, money and materials all make the list, yet time, the most valuable of all our assets, often doesn’t make the list. Using our time to connect with our community both inside and outside the museum walls is one of the most important things an educator can do.

This session will highlight how time can be used effectively, powerfully and most importantly, thoughtfully. Case studies of interdepartmental collaborations and partnerships between the museum and community organizations such as schools and afterschool centers will be provided so that participants can think critically about the role of time in museum education.

If participants would like to submit their own case studies for consideration they should send them to [email protected]