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April Issue 2009
The Mint Museums
in Charlotte, NC, Announces Changes to its Admission Fees
The Mint Museums in Charlotte, NC, has announced changes to its admission fees, effective Mar. 14, 2009. The Museum is increasing general admission and discounted fees, while retaining free admission for school groups visiting during school hours and children ages 4 and younger, and free visiting hours on Tuesdays.
The new admission pricing structure is: Adult admission:$10 (previously $6); Senior citizens and college students with I.D.:$8 (previously $5); and Children and youth ages 5-17:$5 (previously $3).
Admission is valid for both Museum locations if used within two days. Museum admission is always free for visitors coming exclusively to shop at The Mint Museum Shops. Every Tuesday, the Mint Museum of Craft + Design is free to all visitors from 10am to 2pm, and the Mint Museum of Art is free from 5 to 9pm. Mint Museum members are always admitted free.
This is the first admission fee increase in 10 years.
Effective July 1, 2009, The Mint Museum will be closed on Sundays and will change its membership pricing structure. The new membership rates are: Individual membership:$60 includes benefits for one adult with the option to purchase a Jr. Mint Kids Club membership for an additional $20; Couple/Dual membership:$80 includes benefits for two adults residing at the same address; and Family membership:$100 includes benefits for two adults and a Jr. Mint Kids Club membership for children or grandchildren under 18 years of age.
The Jr. Mint Kids Club Membership is a new addition to the Mint member benefits package and includes unlimited admission to both Museums, including the Family Gallery in the new Center City Mint Museum opening Oct. 2010; priority registration and discounts on summer camps and education programs; birthday gifts; guest passes for friends or babysitters; entry into the annual Children's Holiday Art Contest; and an invitation to the Annual Children's Holiday Party.
Students, teachers, senior citizens (65+) and people who live 90 or more miles from Charlotte are eligible for a $15 discount on the above memberships.
For further information
call the Museums at 704/337-2000 or visit (www.mintmuseum.org).
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