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Cincinnati Museum CenterMuseum of Natural History & Science ~ Cincinnati History Museum ~ Duke Energy Children’s Museum ~ Lindner Omnimax Theater ~ Cincinnati Historical Library ~ The Geier Research and Collections Center ~ Eulett Center at the Edge of Appalachia Preserve
Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D.Vice President of Museums
A Partnership within a Partnership Organization
CMC is a single institution comprised of 6 museums and research centers
All of the education, collections, research and community engagement of CMC are managed under one division: “Museums”
The consolidation of CMC’s mission-driven assets can streamline partnerships –
particularly in the areas of education and youth outreach.
Key Assets:…. Culture…. Cross-Disciplinary…. Collections
CMC’s role in the STEM Collaborative and Hughes HS Steering Committee
Growth of the Partnership…\/ CMC added to grant
writing team for Hughes HS creation
\/ …on Partnership committees for Hughes development
\/…hosts Hughes Bridge Program*
\/…added to Steering Committee
\/…FUSION Lab small group concept team
\/…
Moving Forward…Successes/Assets
Challenges/Opportunities
Dynamism of a museum = flexibility to work through creative solutions
Collections/ResearchUnique spaceDirect Relationships
Integrating the partnership into both institutions
Short-term projects with student cohorts
Funding large-scale collaboration
