In 2009...As it was a rainy, dreary day in Ypsilanti Township yesterday, I decided to take my kids to the 1:30 PM story time. Typically we like to linger in the library for a while after the stories. We'll check things out, look at new books and movies, and we always look at opportunities for the family - I'll say it, I like inexpensive or (ah-hem) preferably FREE activities, and our public library often offers up great resources!
On our way out, I noticed a small, colorful booklet laying on the counter. I was intrigued so I picked it up. It said "CHECK OUT A MUSEUM" - OK I'll bite, what was did it mean...
Reading further I found that my family could get FREE passes to many local museums around Metro Detroit allowing for two to four admissions! That's right, take a deep breath, it read FREE - And the way to get your passes, is to check them out at your local library!
Now back for it's final year starting May 25, 2012..
We have used the Museum Adventure Pass several times since 2009. It's an amazing free resource for families. You can check passes out May 25-September 1, 2012 for admission to many amazing museum's throughout the Metro-Detroi area and even some in Ann Arbor.
The program is run a little different this year. Instead of walking into the local libraries to check out the passes, you need to choose your library online, then choose the pass. There are many area libraries participating though the library network though: Ypsilanti District Library, Saline District Library, Chelsea District Library and the Dexter District Library so passes are easily accessible. This year too, several theaters are offering passes where families can buy deeply discounted theater tickets.
Some of the great museums and theaters included in the 2012 program are:
Anton Art Center - Mt. Clemens
Arts & Scraps - Detroit
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House - Grosse Point Shores
Full Impact Theatre (formerly known as Michigan Youth Theater) - Rochester
Pewabic Pottery - Detroit
Shalom Street Museum
The Art Experience - Pontiac
The Scarab Club - Detroit
Tipping Point Theatre - Northville
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