Joining ‘Museums for All’ discounted admission program earns Queen City coveted “hub” status in national network.
MANCHESTER, NH — Three Queen City cultural institutions have recently joined the national ‘Museums for All’ program, which offers discounted admission to visitors who receive federal food assistance.
The SEE Science Center, the Millyard Museum, and the Aviation Museum of N.H. have each enrolled in the program, which facilitates public access to local cultural attractions in all 50 states.
As part of ‘Museums for All,’ the three non-profits now offer reduced admission to individuals and families presenting a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card during all normal operating hours.
Under ‘Museums for All,’ the SEE Science Center and the Millyard Museum offer a discounted admission of $3 per person to those who qualify. The Aviation Museum of N.H. offers a $5 admission under the program.
“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, have been members of ‘Museums for All’ for the past several years. The Aviation Museum of N.H., located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, joined effective Dec. 1, 2025.
With three local cultural institutions now participating, Manchester has been designated a “hub city” within the national ‘Museums for All’ network. Organizations in hub cities are encouraged to work together to promote access to all.
The three Queen City non-profits already collaborate as members of the recently formed ‘Manchester Museums’ partnership, which also includes the Currier Museum, which offers free admission to N.H. residents the second Saturday of each month. Other ‘Museums for All’ hub cities in New England include Portsmouth, N.H.; Boston and New Bedford, Mass.; Portland, Maine; and Hartford, Conn.
“Manchester being designated as a hub city in the ‘Museums for All’ program is a significant milestone for the Queen City,” said Jeff Barraclough, executive director of the Manchester Historic Association, which operates the Millyard Museum. “It shows that our programs are accessible, and also that our community’s non-profit cultural institutions are on par with other cities in New England and across the nation.”
‘Museums for All’ is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) to encourage individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.
A wide range of institutions participate in ‘Museums for All,’ including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. ‘Museums for All’ helps expand access to museums and raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities.
“The Association of Children’s Museums is proud to partner with IMLS on this initiative, which has facilitated more than ten million visits to date,” said ACM Executive Director Arthur G. Affleck, III.
“More than 1,350 museums of all types show their commitment to access and equity by participating. We’re so inspired by museums like those in Manchester that maximize their impact by joining ‘Museums for All’ as part of a unified community effort.”
Participating museums are in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For additional information about ‘Museums for All,’ please visit www.Museums4All.org.
• The SEE Science Center is located at 200 Bedford St., 4th floor, Manchester, N.H.; for hours and more information, visit see-sciencecenter.org.
• The Millyard Museum, operated by the Manchester Historic Association, is located at 200 Bedford St., Suite 103 (1st floor), Manchester, N.H.; for hours and more information, visit manchesterhistoric.org.
• The Aviation Museum of N.H. is located at 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, N.H.; for hours and more information, visit aviationmuseumofnh.org.
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About Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
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