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Mayor Michelle Wu Expands Access to Boston's Cultural Institutions for Families Citywide During April Break

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~ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a special week of programming and access to cultural institutions through Boston Family Days during April Break. This unique partnership will allow all eligible students and families to visit participating institutions at no cost every day from Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24. This initiative aims to provide expanded access to Boston families to several of the city's top institutions.

The participating institutions include the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Science, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, MassArt Art Museum, the Paul Revere House Museum, and the USS Constitution Museum.

Mayor Wu expressed her excitement about this special extension of Boston Family Days, stating that it is part of their ongoing efforts to engage young people and connect them with Boston's world-class cultural institutions. She also expressed her gratitude towards all partners for their help in making this possible.

The Boston Family Days program was launched in January 2025 as an evolution of the successful BPS Sundays pilot program started by Mayor Wu. This program allowed students and families to access several cultural institutions across the city. Now, Boston Family Days includes over 23 institutions across museums, historical sites, and performing arts venues. It is open to all school-aged children who reside in Boston plus two guests on the first and second Sundays of each month.

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This special Spring Break initiative aims to provide an opportunity for learning and growth even when school is not in session. To further foster a sense of belonging, Boston Family Days is partnering with Boston Public Schools, the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement, and My Brother's Keeper Boston to bring additional programming and experiences.

Tim Ritchie Gwill York President of the Museum of Science expressed his delight in partnering with the City of Boston for Boston Family Days. He stated that they are looking forward to welcoming students and their families during April break to inspire a lifelong love for science.

Deputy Director Kelly Gifford from the ICA also expressed her excitement about welcoming Boston families for a full week of free April School Vacation activities through the Boston Family Days program. She mentioned that the museum will be filled with opportunities for creativity, exploration, and connection.

Jeff Draeger, President & CEO of the USS Constitution Museum, stated that they are pleased to join this Boston Family Days pilot and welcome families during April vacation week. As they celebrate Massachusetts' 250th anniversary, they are thrilled to open their doors to Boston families and invite them to connect with the ship's past and present.

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Alan C. Price, JFK Presidential Library Director, shared his excitement about providing several days of out-of-this-world programming for families and explorers of all ages during April school vacation week. He also mentioned that as President Kennedy challenged us to go to the Moon over 60 years ago, the mantle of space exploration has been passed on to a new generation.

More than 77,000 Boston students and their families have already enjoyed free visits through Boston Family Days, including thousands who are experiencing these institutions for the first time. Students and families can register for Boston Family Days on the official website.

For more information about Boston Family Days and to view the full calendar of events, visit boston.gov/bostonfamilydays. This initiative is a great opportunity for students and families in Boston to explore their city's cultural institutions and learn something new during April Break.

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