The Filson Announces Access Program for Low-income Families
Louisville, Ky – Today the Filson Historical Society announced that it has 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 receiving a Filson for All membership for one family (two adults and all children 18 and under living in the household) 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 800 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of the Filson’s broad commitment to provide access to anyone for whom cost may be a barrier to visiting the Filson.
The Filson for All membership provides one family (two adults and all children 18 and under living in the household) with access to publications, including “The Filson” newsmagazine and “Ohio Valley History,” a scholarly journal published jointly by the Filson, the Cincinnati Museum Center, and the University of Cincinnati. Members will also receive member pricing to over 40 Filson events per year, one free hour of research or consulting by phone or email, and a reduced rate of $35 per hour for additional research.
For more information on the Filson’s upcoming events, please visit filsonhistorical.org/events or call (502) 635-5083. For more information on the Filson’s Covid-19 policies, please refer to the reopening plan listed on the website.
Museums for All helps expand access to museums and raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. More than 800 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 Filson Historical Society
Since its founding in 1884, The Filson Historical Society has preserved the region’s collective memory, not only of Kentucky but also of the Ohio Valley and the Upper South. The Filson continues to collect and share the significant stories of the region. An independent historical society, The Filson serves the public through its extensive research collections and numerous educational opportunities. The Filson is headquartered in the Ferguson Mansion in Old Louisville and offers research facilities, event, and rental space.
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.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) champions children’s museums worldwide. With more than 470 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.
