Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Want to know more about how we're reimagining the Moody Family Children's Museum before it reopens in May? Check out this recent conversation with the Perot Museum and the North Africa and Middle East Science Network (NAMES Network) for a closer look into the revitalization process. The Perot Museum’s Dr. Linda Abraham Silver, Drexell Owusu, and Mike Spiewak joined Sawsan Dalaq and Reem Haj Tas of The Children's Museum Jordan to talk about creating early learning spaces that inspire and educate young minds, while providing valuable insights into the future of early childhood education and museum design. Watch now! Reimagining Early Learning: A Deep Dive into the Perot Museum's Gallery Redesign and A Journey of Transformation of the Children’s Museum. ?? https://bit.ly/3FhwPFX

The Perot Museum was honored to?host D CEO's recent Women Leading STEM forum for a second consecutive year,?bringing together bold women leaders and executives in North Texas to address the critical gender gap in STEM.? This forum provided a platform for important conversation on?navigating the changing landscape of STEM careers, exploring emerging opportunities, and fostering confidence to inspire the next generation of girls and women in STEM.?? The Museum is dedicated to advancing these vital conversations and contributing to actionable solutions that ensure women and girls have equal opportunities in STEM. Thank you to D CEO and speakers including KC Hurst, Angela Bauer, Jennifer Makins, Nicole Small, Madhuri Chandoor, Claudia B Coleman, Indu Jain, and Sharon Lynch for sharing your voices in this important dialogue. Let's continue to work together to build a more equitable future.

The Perot Museum announced an exciting partnership yesterday with Mexico City's MIDE, Interactive Museum of Economics (MIDE) to present Soccer: More Than a Game, a one-of-a-kind exhibition running from March to September 2026. Coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Dallas, the exhibition will explore the science, technology, culture, and economics of soccer. "By creating this soccer exhibit in Dallas, we're not only preparing for the excitement of the biggest sporting event in the world coming to Dallas, but we're also demonstrating how science and sport connects all of us, regardless of nationality," said Dr. Linda Abraham Silver. This international collaboration was unveiled at a special luncheon co-hosted by the Consul General of Mexico in Dallas, Francisco de la Torre. The event featured an exclusive first look at the exhibition and remarks from Dan Hunt, President of FC Dallas, who highlighted the city's deep-rooted connection to the sport. MIDE will present a parallel exhibition in Mexico City, another North American host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring shared themes and concepts. "Soccer is?a powerful cultural bridge that unites nations. This exhibition explores the economics, science, and cultural impact of the world's most popular sport, and we're thrilled to share it with Dallas as part of this meaningful international collaboration," said Silvia Singer, General Director of Museo Interactivo de Economía.? Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. Get ready, Dallas—this will be an unforgettable experience!?

We are honored to host D CEO and fellow Dallas business leaders for a candid, necessary conversation about what’s needed to close the Dallas-Fort Worth gender gap in STEM. The forum will feature a panel of the region's top thinkers, pioneers, and executives paving the path for more women in STEM, including the Perot Museum's Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, KC Hurst. We hope you'll join us. Please click below for registration information.

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We’re excited to announce the appointment of KC Hurst as the Museum’s new Chief Marketing and Experience Officer! A veteran marketing and communications executive with two decades of experience leading brand strategy, digital innovation, and audience engagement at prominent culture institutions, Hurst joins the Perot Museum at a time of dynamic growth and evolution. As CMXO, Hurst oversees the strategic alignment of the Perot Museum's brand strategy, marketing communications, and guest experience to strengthen its connection, reach, and impact with the North Texas community and bolster the Museum’s reputation as a leader in informal STEM learning. “KC’s impressive background and innovative approach to marketing and communications make her an exceptional addition to the Perot Museum’s leadership team,” said Dr. Linda Abraham Silver, Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum. “A strategic visionary with wide-ranging experience in both arts and public education sectors, her addition marks a significant step forward in the Perot Museum’s capacity to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for science in the North Texas communities we serve.” Read the full announcement in our newsroom at https://bit.ly/4j87BJG.

Congratulations ?? ?? ?? on 60 years Texas Instruments Foundation!?We are proud to be among the amazing organizations the Foundation has supported to build and strengthen our community over the past six decades.?We are grateful for the Foundation's investment in our mission to inspire minds and deepen exploration in STEM across North Texas and beyond ?? !?

?? We are?proud to announce the?Perot Museum of Nature and Science has recently achieved reaccreditation?by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a distinguished designation for museums, with less than 4% of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums currently holding this status.? ? The official press release notes AAM accreditation is “Recognized as the field’s gold standard for museum excellence for nearly 55 years, AAM accreditation signifies a museum’s quality and credibility to the entire museum community, to governments and outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. The Accreditation Program ensures the integrity and accessibility of museum collections, reinforces the educational and public service roles of museums, and promotes good governance practices and ethical behavior.”? ? The Perot Museum joins 25 other recently accredited/reaccredited museums, including fantastic Dallas?institutions, the Dallas Museum of Art and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza! Please join us in celebrating this achievement and congratulating our peers on earning this distinction. Read the full press release on the AAM website: https://bit.ly/3CYoXZ1 ? ? ?

ANNOUNCEMENT This week the Perot Museum of Nature and Science announced a major transformation of the Moody Family Children’s Museum coming May 2025. Enhancing one of our most treasured spaces for families and children, the reimagined Children’s Museum will incorporate the latest in early-educational research and feature interactive exhibitions and experiences to foster creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking in children while empowering young minds to reimagine the future. The new hall will nearly double in size, growing from 6,259 square feet to nearly 11,000 square feet, to include an expanded Toddler Area, a Makery where our youngest visitors will tinker and engineer, an immersive Imaginarium experience, and a larger Outdoor Area with climbing and water features. The expansion bolsters the Museum’s position as the preeminent children’s museum of the region, extending programming to serve children up to age 7, offering an enriching experience from toddlers to early elementary students. The world-class concept incorporates state-of-the-art technology and international design principles to enhance STEM learning, connecting children to the wonders of science and discovery through learn-by-play. The current Children’s Museum will close for renovations in early January 2025. During the closure, popular activities from the existing Children’s Museum will be available for visitors on the Museum’s Lower Level beginning in mid-January 2025. Read the full announcement and learn more about plans for the transformation on our website: https://bit.ly/493ta9N

The Perot Museum is more than a collection of one-of-a-kind artifacts and must-see exhibits; it is a dynamic hub for discovery and learning! Your continued support will open even more doors to STEM experiences for future leaders in North Texas. We hope you'll consider us for #NorthTexasGivingDay2024. ? https://bit.ly/3UwB5o3