FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2024
Free Museum Admission for Ohio fourth graders at 辛辛那提博物馆中心, Freedom Center
Part of statewide program launched by America 250-Ohio; available through 2026
CINCINNATI - Fourth graders across Ohio will soon be able to visit 辛辛那提博物馆中心, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and other museums free of charge. 的 四年级历史通行证, 今天发布, is a new program for fourth grade students across the state, giving them exclusive access to select history museums free of charge. 的 program is being spearheaded by America 250-Ohio, official state commission responsible for leading Ohio’s celebrations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, and will cultivate curiosity in young minds ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“History is not just a past moment, frozen in time; history is the various threads of our shared cultural fabric that inform us about who we are, where we have been and where we can go,伊丽莎白·皮尔斯说, 总统 & CEO of 辛辛那提博物馆中心. “博物馆提供了一种有形的, vivid learning experience that can supplement curriculum by bringing lessons to life and we’re proud to give more students access to them by partnering with America 250-Ohio on this opportunity.” 
Students can redeem the free admission by presenting a digital or printed voucher available at the America 250-Ohio website. In addition to CMC 和 Freedom Center, participating museums include renowned institutions throughout Ohio, including Ohio History Connection sites and Western Reserve Historical Society/Cleveland History Center. A comprehensive list of participating locations where the voucher can be redeemed is available at America250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass. Regular admission fees apply for accompanying family members and vouchers are not valid for group visits.
“We’re excited that this is not just a Cincinnati opportunity, but a statewide opportunity for fourth graders,皮尔斯补充道。. “的 partnership with museums across Ohio will help ensure fourth graders have a robust immersion in our state’s history.”
According to the Ohio Department of 教育, fourth grade curriculum centers on the initial stages of Ohio and United States development. Students in this grade study the historical, 地理, governmental and economic aspects of their state and nation. 美国的基本要素.S. history are introduced through the study of prehistoric Ohio cultures, early American life, U.S. Constitution 和 evolution of Ohio 和 United States. This educational journey helps students grasp the influence of historical ideas and events on the present-day shaping of Ohio 和 United States.
“Museums are tangible, critical supplements to school curriculum,” said Dr. Amy Bottomley, director of education at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. “他们可以激励学生, bringing lessons to life and providing a fact-based environment where they can develop and hone their critical thinking skills.”
券限制: One voucher per fourth grade student per transaction for free Museum Admission. 的 voucher must be presented at the time of purchase, either as a digital or printed version. 的 voucher program and all vouchers will expire on December 31, 2026. Regular admission fees apply for accompanying family members and vouchers are not valid for group visits. Voucher does not include admission to featured exhibitions or OMNIMAX® 电影.
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关于 辛辛那提博物馆中心
辛辛那提博物馆中心 (CMC) at 结合终端 is a nationally recognized, award-winning institution housed in a National Historic Landmark. CMC is a vital community resource that sparks curiosity, inspiration, epiphany and dialogue. CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012, one of a select few museums in the nation to receive both honors. Organizations within CMC include the 辛辛那提历史博物馆, 自然历史博物馆 & 科学, 儿童博物馆, 罗伯特D. 林德纳家庭影院® 剧院, Cincinnati History Library and Archives 和 Geier Collections and Research Center. Housed in historic 结合终端 – a National Historic Landmark restored in 2018 and recognized as the nation’s 45th most important building by the American Institute of Architects – CMC welcomes more than 1.8 million visits annually, making it one of the most visited museums in the country. 欲了解更多信息，请网上赌搏网站十大排行 devilledistribution.com.