Shell museum joins Museums for All program
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM).
It encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits. With the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, visitors can enjoy the museum for a minimal fee of $5 per person — up to four people, no matter their age — with children under the age of 5 free.
Participation in the program is part of the museum’s commitment to seek, include and welcome all.
“Museums for All is an important and signature program organized by IMLS to promote greater access to museums across the country,” Executive Director Sam Ankerson said. “We’re glad to be a part of it and hope many will be encouraged to visit and enjoy the museum.”
The program helps expand access to museums and helps raise public awareness about how museums in the United States are reaching their entire communities. More than 1,350 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums and more. Participating museums are located nationwide, representing all 50 states.
For more information, visit ShellMuseum.org or call 239-395-2233.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium is at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.
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