Children’s Museum of Atlanta is proud to announce a major expansion of its longstanding Access It! program, doubling the subsidy for Title I schools and increasing the number of subsidized tickets available to schools and community organizations. This initiative, effective Jan. 1, 2025, is made possible through generous support from the Molly Blank Fund of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Publix Super Markets Charities, and donors who support the Museum's efforts to provide access to our programming to families, regardless of their circumstances.

Since its inception, Access It! has provided free or subsidized admission to over 75,000 kids and caregivers from Title I schools through key partnerships with organizations such as ARTS InCommunity, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Covenant House of Georgia, Ronald McDonald House and Make-A-Wish. This advancement strengthens the Museum’s commitment to removing financial and social barriers that prevent children and caregivers from benefiting from high-quality, play-based learning.

“We know that early learning experiences shape a child’s success in school and life,” said Executive Director Edwin Link. “Over the next several years, we are committed to serving over one million children and caregivers, equipping them with essential skills for success in school and beyond. As a result of generous support from the Molly Blank Fund and others, we’re able to ensure that even more children from economically challenged neighborhoods can explore, create and learn through play at the Museum.”

Through this initiative, Children’s Museum of Atlanta aims to:

• Double the subsidy for Title I schools through the end of 2025

• Expand subsidized ticket availability for schools and community partners

• Develop new partnerships to reach underserved communities

Recognizing that a child’s birthplace significantly influences educational and life opportunities, the Museum is taking action. According to the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2023 Child Well-Being Outlook Report, academic performance in economically challenged neighborhoods has declined sharply since the pandemic, with significant drops in third-grade reading and eighth-grade math scores. By investing in programs like Access It!, the Museum is actively working to close this gap and ensure all children, regardless of background, can benefit from the enriching experiences it provides.

To learn more about Access It! and Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s commitment to accessibility, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org.

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