The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Gardens Join Museums for All Program

The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Gardens Join Museums for All Program

The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Gardens announce access program for low-income families

Today The Hershey Story Museumand Hershey Gardensannounced that they have 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), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.

The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits by visiting The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Gardens for free for up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 850 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of The M.S. Hershey Foundation's broad commitment to welcome and educate all audiences; The M.S. Hershey Foundation is the parent organization of The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Gardens.

Museums for All helps expand access to museums and also raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. More than 850 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, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.govand follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
IMLS Press Contact
Erica Jaros
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About Association of Children's Museums (ACM)
The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) champions children's museums worldwide. With more than 460 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children's museums through convening, sharing, and dissemination. Learn more at www.childrensmuseums.org.
ACM Press Contact
Alison Howard, 703-224-3100 x102
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