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THi: CHILDREN'S ROOM 



A form of visual instruction recently adopted at the Museum, and 

 one which is ah-eady producing creditable results, is the work carried 

 on in the Children's Room. 



This part of the Museum is devoted entirely to the interests of the 

 young people of the city, from primary to high school ages. The 

 exhibits are of an elementary nature to attract the child's attention and 

 awaken in him a desire to learn more of Natural History, Anthropol- 

 ogy and History. Study collections and stereoscopic views are placed 

 in his hands, giving him the incomparable opportunity to obtain knowl- 

 edge which can be acquired only from examination of actual specimens 

 and clear, illuminating pictmxs. 



His introduction to the large collections is made attractive through 

 the "Museum Games," in playing which he seeks and finds the answers 

 to questions on cards, such questions relating to the Indian groups, and 

 to the mammal, bird, insect, plant and mineral collections. Other 

 educational contests are held and study clubs are formed under the 

 supervision of the Docent, who is in charge of the room and in whom 

 the children find a willing and sympathetic advisor. Many school 

 pupils come to the Children's Room for suggestions and materials in 

 preparing Nature Study assignments. 



Thus it will appear that the Museum by means of its exhibits, 

 Lectures and Loan Materials is prepared to demonstrate its usefulness 

 to the people, old and young, of Milwaukee, and welcomes every oppor- 

 tunity to extend its service to meet any popular need. 



May it not pursue its labors for the City during the year 1923, in- 

 cited to greater productiveness by the knowledge that the citizens of 

 Milwaukee are proud of their Museum, are visiting it frequently, 

 making constant use of w^liat it has to offer, and accepting the service 

 it is ready to render. In short, may it not hope that all will endeavor 

 to see, to the fullest extent, the "use" in "m L S E u m." 



