In a first of its kind partnership in the greater Chicago area, Macy’s and DuPage, Metropolitan andNorth Suburban Library Systems, along with 17 local arts and cultural organizations throughout the area, recently announced “The Museum Adventure Pass, presented by Macy’s” and available at your suburban public library.
The Museum Adventure Pass is a partnership between more than 100 suburban area libraries and 17 local arts and cultural organizations and provides suburban Chicago library cardholders free passes to local museums, zoos, and historical sites.
The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide access to arts and cultural organizations.
“The Museum Adventure Pass is a truly innovative approach to education that Macy’s is thrilled to support,” said Brad Poterack, Macey’s District Vice President. “Our hope is that people who may not have access to the wonderful local arts and cultural scene will use this program as a learning tool for themselves and their families, and realize that libraries are a great way to explore and learn something new.”
Beginning Sept. 1, the Museum Adventure Pass presented by Macy’s will be available at 146 public libraries in the Metropolitan, DuPage and North Suburban Library Systems. Library cardholders can receive up to four complimentary passes to 17 museums including the Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden, Kohl Children’s Museum and many more. Each Museum Adventure Pass expires within one week of the checkout date.
For more information, area residents can visit or call a public library in the Metropolitan, DuPage and North Suburban Library System, or log on to www.museumadventure.org.
“Libraries and museums are a natural partnership. Both present opportunities for people to explore culture, history and so much more,” said Sandy Whitmer, director of the Warrenville Public Library District. “We’re grateful to Macy’s and the participating cultural organizations for partnering with suburban libraries to provide this priceless opportunity for our library cardholders. Our staff is excited about the fact that a library card is the key to unlocking these museums and their treasures.”
Participating organizations include Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Bronzeville Children’s Museum, Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, Chicago Botanic Garden, Cuneo Museum and Gardens, Elgin History Museum, Elgin Public Museum, Graue Mill and Museum, Hellenic Museum, Kids Work Children’s Museum, Kohl Children’s Museum, Lake County Discovery Museum, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Morton Arboretum, Oriental Institute Museum, and St. Charles Heritage Museum.
