Local
Partnership Offers Free Access to Museums at the Troy Public Library
(TROY,
MICH.) –
The Museum Adventure Pass program presented by Macy’s will return for the
second year beginning on October 25. The program, which is a partnership
between Macy’s, metro area libraries, and a variety of local arts and cultural
organizations, allows patrons to check out free passes for two or four people
to local attractions.
“In
the year that we have offered the program we have seen great success,” said Library
Director Cathy Russ. “In just three short months we were able to check out
nearly 1,000 museum passes to patrons.”
In addition to the extension, the
program will also include new locations for library visitors to enjoy. These
locations include the Anton Art Center, Birmingham Historical Museum and Park,
Detroit Artist’s Market, and The Scarab Club. The program will continue to
offer great locations like the Charles
H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Children’s Museum,
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, University of Michigan
Exhibit Museum of Natural History, Cranbrook Art
Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Edsel
& Eleanor Ford House, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and more.
“One of the greatest things about this
program is how it enhances the library's mission,” said Russ. “By providing
free access to these museums, patrons can expand their cultural enrichment
experience.”
To receive free passes, individuals
must have a valid Troy Public Library card. Patrons can browse TPL’s selection
of available passes by visiting the Adventure Pass display in front of the
checkout area. Since the library receives a limited amount of passes to each
participating organization each week, not all locations will be available for
checkout at a given time. Laminated passes at the Adventure Pass display signify
the locations availability. Patrons must exchange the laminated passes at the
checkout area in order to receive museum admission passes to hand in at the box
office of the participating organization. Each checked out Museum Adventure
Pass expires within one week from the date of checkout.
In addition to providing complimentary
access to arts and cultural organizations, the Museum Adventure Pass program is
designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through
books and other library materials. Library cardholders who check out a Museum
Adventure Pass can also receive a comprehensive brochure about the program and
can go on-line at www.detroitadventurepass.org to find a list of suggested readings,
tapes and DVDs to complement their museum experience.
“Half of the adventure is returning to
the library to follow-up with further research on any topic that was discovered
while out on a museum adventure,” said Russ. “From history to art, or science
to culture, Troy Public Library can offer a variety of resources for any
inquisitive mind.”
For a complete listing of museums, visit
www.detroitadventurepass.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 510 West
Big Beaver Road. For more information, call 248.524.3538.
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