Museums for All Offer Increased Access to Low Income Families

Visiting a museum just got more affordable for many local families. Three New Hampshire cultural institutions — the SEE Science Center, the Millyard Museum, and the Aviation Museum of N.H. — are participating in Museums for All, a national program that provides reduced admission to visitors who receive federal food assistance. Through the program, individuals and families can enjoy discounted museum admission by presenting a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card during regular operating hours. Admission is just $3 per person at the SEE Science Center and the Millyard Museum, while the Aviation Museum of N.H. offers admission for $5. Museums for All is a nationwide initiative that helps connect people of all income levels with museums and cultural experiences in all 50 states. "This program is so important because it allows us to create a culture of museum-going and ensure access to cultural resources as a basic right within our community," said Shana Hawrylchak, executive director of the SEE Science Center. "Our Museums for All partnership helps ensure that everyone may benefit from our programs, activities, and exhibits regardless of income level." The SEE Science Center and the Millyard Museum, both located in Manchester's historic Millyard district, have participated in Museums for All for several years. The Aviation Museum of N.H., located at Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, officially joined the program on Dec. 1, 2025. All three museums are also members of the newly formed Manchester Museums partnership, which includes the Currier Museum of Art. These museums offers free admission to New Hampshire residents on the second Saturday of each month. Museums for All is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). The initiative encourages museum-going as a lifelong habit by removing financial barriers to entry. Several nearby institutions also participate in Museums for All, including the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center in Vermont and Historic New England's Barrett House in New Ipswich. Museums for All includes participating museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information, visit www.Museums4All.org. Participating Museums Nearby are: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, Vt. | 802-257-0124brattleboromuseum.org Historic New England – Barrett House79 Main St., New Ipswich, N.H. | 603-436-3205historicnewengland.org/property/barrett-house Aviation Museum of N.H.27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, N.H.aviationmuseumofnh.org Millyard Museum (operated by the Manchester Historic Association)200 Bedford St., Suite 103, Manchester, N.H.manchesterhistoric.org SEE Science Center200 Bedford St., 4th Floor, Manchester, N.H.see-sciencecenter.org The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums and libraries, advancing access through grant making, research, and policy development. Founded in 1962, the Association of Children's Museums supports and advocates for children's museums worldwide, with more than 470 member institutions across 50 states and 11 countries. Learn more at www.childrensmuseums.org.