Ryland Madison and Maxwell Fisher Madison
Recorded
January 23, 2020
Archived
January 23, 2020
33:51 minutes
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ddf000461
Description
Ryland Madison (52) and his son Maxwell Madison (14) talk about their relationship to The New Children's Museum, remember interacting with the different installations through Max's childhood, and discuss what the museum has taught them. Ryland also shares memories of playing with cardboard boxes and how that influenced his career as an engineer later on.Subject Log / Time Code
RM talks about The New Children's Museum's efforts to provide a space for kids in the community.
RM says his kid inspires him in his work with the museum and hoped to give him a safe place to play, be creative, and be himself.
RM discusses his work as an Imagineer at Disney and how he carried that work into his collaborations with the museum.
RM explains the impact that The New Children's Museum has had on San Diego, and notes that it has become a third space for children and families.
RM talks about his uncle who raised him from when he was 9 and who taught him to be hardworking, creative, and good to others.
MM says the museum makes him feel free, and that he hopes it'll be there for other children to experience as well.
RM says the museum reminds him of imagination play as a kid.
MM remembers the excitement of visiting new installations and that this experience helped him learn to be excited for change.
RM shares the story of how he became involved with the museum. He wanted to serve kids in the community and pass on the good experiences he saw Max having in the museum.
Participants
- Ryland Madison
- Maxwell Fisher Madison