1. The book examines the role that museums play in the lives of children and encourages museums to make it their mission to educate and serve this audience and their families.

2. The book considers what museums could and should be doing as they plan for the future. It is essential reading for academics and students engaged in the study of museums, social justice and childhood and will also be useful for museum professionals as they consider what their institution can do to make a lasting impact on children and their families.

3. This is the first book to focus on museums, children and social change.