Share Your Gilbert House Story & Win Big!
Your Story, Our Future
At the Gilbert House Children's Museum, we believe in the power of play, discovery, and connection. Every day, families like yours create priceless memories within our walls and gardens. Now, we're inviting you to share those special moments!
We're collecting authentic video testimonials from our wonderful community to feature in our upcoming end-of-year video. Your 'Gilbert House Story' will help us show the incredible impact our museum has on children and families, inspiring others to support our mission and ensuring we can continue to offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences for years to come. Your voice makes a difference
How to Win & What You Could Get!
We're looking for enthusiastic and genuine videos that capture the spirit of the Gilbert House. Share your favorite memories, exhibits, or what makes the museum special to your family.
Timeline:
- Contest Launches: June 13, 2025
- Submission Deadline: August 16, 2025 (at 11:59 PM PDT)
- Winners Announced: August 23, 2025 (on our website and social media!)
Tips for a Winning Video!
You don't need fancy equipment – your smartphone is perfect! Here are a few tips to help your story shine.
What to Share:
- What do you love most about the Gilbert House?
- What's your favorite exhibit or activity?
- How has the Gilbert House helped your family learn, play, or connect?
- What's a special memory you've made here?
- (For Kids:) What's the coolest thing you've done at the Gilbert House?
Length: Keep your video between 30-90 seconds.
Be Genuine & Enthusiastic: Let your excitement show! Speak from the heart.
Audio is Key: Speak clearly and loudly. Record in a quiet space, or test your audio before you start.
Good Lighting: Film in a well-lit area. Natural light (from a window) is often best.
Hold Steady & Horizontal: Hold your phone horizontally (landscape mode) for a wider, more professional look. Keep it as steady as possible!
Setting: Feel free to film at the Gilbert House during your visit, or in a well-lit, quiet home environment.
Ready to Share Your Story?
- Parent/Guardian Consent: All videos featuring individuals under 18 must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian who provides consent for their likeness and words to be used by the Gilbert House Children's Museum.
- Usage Rights: By submitting your video, you grant the Gilbert House Children's Museum permission to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display the video (or audio/excerpts from it) for promotional, fundraising, and educational purposes across all our platforms (website, social media, advertisements, presentations, etc.) without further compensation.
- Original Content: Submitted videos must be original content created by the entrant and not infringe on any third-party rights.
- Family-Friendly Content: All submissions must be appropriate for a family audience.
- Staff Discretion: The Gilbert House Children's Museum reserves the right to disqualify any submission that does not meet the guidelines or is deemed inappropriate.
