Philly STAMP Pass Gives Teenagers Free Access to Local Museums and Cultural Institutions

In an effort to connect youth with more educational opportunities, the Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is giving teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19 free access to 12 museums and cultural institutions for the next year.

The program, Students at Museums in Philadelphia or STAMP for short, is funded in part by a $75,000 grant from the Knight Foundation given to the city two years ago.

According to an article on Philly.com, Cultural Alliance officials are working to extend the program beyond this first year. The “ultimate goal” is to make the city’s cultural centers free to all young people.

Other sponsors include Virginia and Harvey Kimmel, The Philadelphia Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and Wells Fargo.

The School District and over 40 community organizations are helping spread the word to students about the opportunity.

The participating institutions are as follows:

• African American Museum in Philadelphia
• The National Constitution Center
• The Barnes Foundation
• The National Museum of American Jewish History
• Eastern State Penitentiary
• The Penn Museum
• The Fabric Workshop and Museum
• The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
• The Institute of Contemporary Art
• The Philadelphia Museum of Art
• The Mutter Museum
• The Philadelphia Zoo

To enroll for the program and find more information visit phillystamppass.org.

(Photo via Philly STAMP Pass on Instagram)