The Discovery Joins Museums for All

The Discovery is pleased to announce that it has joined Museums for All, a nationwide access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The program encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.

The Discovery’s participation in Museums for All is part of a larger effort at the museum, titled “Discovery for All,” that will broaden access to the museum andits programs. Through Discovery for All, members of the community who receive food assistance (SNAP/EBT/WIC) can visit The Discovery for $5 per person (up to six people) simply by presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at the admission desk, anytime the museum is open.

Museums for All helps expand access to museums and helps raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are serving their entire communities. More than 1,350 institutions participate in the initiative, including science museums, children’s museums, art museums, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Participating museums are located nationwide, representing all 50 states.

Discovery for All also includes financial assistance for school field trips, annual memberships, Camp Discovery, and more. Qualifications and the ability to apply for assistance can be found on the museum’s website.

Assistance provided through Discovery for All is wholly funded through the generosity of The Discovery’s donors. To learn how you can support Discovery for All by donating to The Discovery, please visit nvdm.org/give.