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Open the Door For All Children to Play and Learn

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. At the Museum, children learn and make sense of their world through play and we seek to strengthen families through our child-centered culture, engaging children and adults through broad and diverse content areas.

About the Access Program:

• Over 126,000 children and adults, representing 30 percent of our visitors in FY10, visited with free or reduced-cost admissions through our Access program. Today, more than ever, the need to maintain the Museum’s Access program is vital.
• Last year, the Museum offered 2,092 free and reduced-price Access family memberships to low-income and foster care families.
• The Museum has a multi-layered approach to partnering with school and community groups to assist them financial barriers. Last year, the Museum welcomed 64,000 students, teachers and chaperone visitors.
• During FY10, 38,838 children and adults visited the Museum on Target Free 3rd Sundays.
• Passport to Play provides free and reduced admission to families to tens of thousands of children and adults each year and is available to check out at all 14 Saint Paul Public Libraries and eight Dakota County Public Libraries.