A great way to grow and better ones situation is through exposure! Please take advantage as opportunities like this are rare! Thank you for sharing Congreso ACCESS Admission Beginning this fall, ACCESS Cardholders (those Pennsylvania residents who monitor their government issued cash and food benefits with an EBT card), are invited to visit participating museums, science centers, gardens and historic sites at a deeply discounted rate. Similar to the reduced admission offered to students, senior citizens, and military professionals when showing proper identification, ACCESS cardholders will be able to do the same, and enter participating venues for just $2. Seventeen local cultural venues are on board, and excitedly awaiting your visit this Fall (list below). ACCESS Admission is a city-wide initiative led by Art-Reach, supported by various community partners, and proudly sponsored by: [LOGO: The Barra Foundation]The Barra Foundation[LOGO: PECO]PECO NOTE: Visitors must present a valid ACCESS Card along with a photo ID to receive the discount. One (1) ACCESS Card admits up to four (4) family members at a rate of $2 per person. Admission is to be paid by the visitor, not through their EBT card. The ACCESS admission discount is not valid on special exhibitions or features, or with any other offer or group rate. Museum Partners Beginning on September 1, 2014, the seventeen local museums listed below will offer $2 admission to ACCESS/EBT Cardholders! Please note: Visitors must present a valid ACCESS Card along with a photo ID to receive the discount. One (1) ACCESS Card admits up to four (4) family members at a rate of $2 per person. Admission is to be paid by the visitor, not through their EBT card. The ACCESS admission discount is not valid on special exhibitions or features, or with any other offers or group rates. Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103ansp.org SEPTA Bus Routes 32, 33, 38 & 48 At the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, meet live animals, and wander through a tropical garden filled with live butterflies. The African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 aampmuseum.org | (215) 574-0380tel:%28215%29%20574-0380> SEPTA Market Frankford Line and Bus Routes 17, 33, 44, 47, 48 & 61 Founded in 1976, AAMP is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145americanswedish.org | (215) 389-1776tel:%28215%29%20389-1776> SEPTA Broad Street Line and Bus Route 17 Founded in 1926, the American Swedish Historical Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for more than 80 years. The Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130barnesfoundation.org | (215) 278-7200tel:%28215%29%20278-7200> SEPTA Bus Routes 7, 32, 33, 38 & 48 Explore the world’s greatest collection of post-impressionist and early modern art with masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh, plus African sculpture, and more. With classes, tours, live musical performances, and family programs, there’s something for art lovers of all ages. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 easternstate.org | (215) 236-3300tel:%28215%29%20236-3300> SEPTA Bus Routes 7, 32, 33, 43 & 48 Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cell blocks and empty guard towers. Historic Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground *$2 admission includes a guided tour of the Burial Ground Christ Church: Second Street above Market | Christ Church Burial Ground:5th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 christchurchphila.org | (215) 922-1695tel:%28215%29%20922-1695> SEPTA Market Frankford Line and Bus Routes: 5, 17, 33, 48, 57 Known as “The Nation’s Church” because of the famous Revolution-era leaders who worshiped and were buried here, including Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross. Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106phillyseaport.org | (215) 413-8655tel:%28215%29%20413-8655> SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 25, 33 & 42 Note About Parking: Independence Seaport Museum does not own a parking facility. Individual cars may park in the Hyatt Hotel Parking garage lot and have your parking ticket stamped at our Visitor Services for a reduced rate, to be paid upon exiting the garage. We also recommend street parking along Chestnut Street or Front Street. The Independence Seaport Museum is the region’s primary repository of art, artifacts and archival materials from the Greater Delaware Valley, Port of Philadelphia & other urban ports of the Delaware River. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 morrisarboretum.org | (215) 247-5777tel:%28215%29%20247-5777> SEPTA Chestnut Hill Train and Bus Routes 97 & L Spend time with family and friends exploring Morris Arboretum’s 92-acre lush and colorful gardens. Discover your favorite garden spaces and learn from 12,000 labeled plants, trees and flowers. Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 muttermuseum.org | (215) 563-3737tel:%28215%29%20563-3737> All SEPTA Trolley Lines, and Bus routes 7, 9, 21, 31, 42, 44, 48, 62, 124 & 125. America’s finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum displays its collections of anatomical specimens, models and medical instruments in a 19th century “cabinet museum” setting. National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 constitutioncenter.org | (215) 409-6700tel:%28215%29%20409-6700> SEPTA Market Frankford Line and Bus Routes 38, 44 & 48 Step inside the Museum of We the People and be inspired by rare artifacts, interactive exhibits, theatrical performances, timely conversations on current events, and more. Plus, don’t miss the iconic Signers’ Hall, featuring life-size bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Mall East (Corner of 5th and Market Streets), Philadelphia, PA 19106 nmajh.org | (215) 923-3811tel:%28215%29%20923-3811> SEPTA Market Frankford Line and Bus Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 & 57 Family-friendly and cutting-edge, NMAJH brings to life the 360-year story of Jews in America through fascinating artifacts, award-winning films, and interactive experiences. Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104penn.museum | (215) 898-4000tel:%28215%29%20898-4000> SEPTA Trolley Lines 11, 13, 34, 36, Bus Routes 21, 42, 40 and Regional Rail Airport, Marcus Hook/Wilmington/Newark and Media/Elwyn Lines Explore ancient Egypt and the mummies, Asia, Africa, the Americas, Mesopotamia and the ancient Mediterranean world at this world-renowned museum. Enjoy gardens, shopping, and a café! Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N. Broad Street , Philadelphia, PA 19102 pafa.org | (215) 972-7600tel:%28215%29%20972-7600> SEPTA Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line and Bus Routes 4, 16, 27 & 48 Located in the heart of Center City, PAFA is the nation’s oldest Museum and School of Fine Arts, boasting a vast collection of American art ranging from the 18th century to the present. Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106philadelphiahistory.org | (215) 685-4830tel:%28215%29%20685-4830> SEPTA Market Frankford Line and Bus Routes 17, 33, 44, 47, 48 & 62 The Philadelphia History Museum showcases an array of historical objects, art, and artifacts that tell the story of Philadelphia, from its founding in 1682 to the present day. Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130philamuseum.org | (215) 763-8100tel:%28215%29%20763-8100> SEPTA Bus Routes 7, 32, 38, 43 & 48 The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the greatest museums in America. Offering fun and educational programs for all ages, the museum is an ideal place to spend time with friends and family looking at art. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147phillymagicgardens.org | (215) 733-0390tel:%28215%29%20733-0390> SEPTA Bus Routes 23, 40 & 47 Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s unique mosaic art. Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19131 pleasetouchmuseum.org | (215) 581-3181tel:%28215%29%20581-3181> SEPTA Bus Routes 38 & 40 The Please Touch Museum enriches the lives of children ages seven and younger by creating learning opportunities through play enabling us to lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and cultural awareness. ACCESS Admission is a city-wide initiative led by Art-Reach and supported by various community partners. ACCESS Admission is proudly sponsored by: [LOGO: The Barra Foundation]The Barra Foundation[LOGO: PECO]PECO [X]
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