New museums lead children to discoveries
Wednesday, November 21, 2001
* The development of a new children's 'discovery centre' in London was praised by arts minister Tessa Blackstone last week. Baroness Blackstone made her comments last week at the Hands On! Europe conference in Stratford, east London, organised by the Kids' Clubs Network. In an address to delegates from all over the world, she said, 'I believe that providing museums for the youngest members of the community makes an important contribution to their learning needs and encourages them to live together with a better understanding of themselves and the complex world around them.'
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