Bysiewicz Promotes 'Summer At The Museum' Program In Greenwich

Information via Greenwich Historical Society

GREENWICH, CT — Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz visited the Greenwich Historical Society on Monday to promote the state's Summer at the Museum program.

Gov. Ned Lamont established the program in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of providing children with engaging summer enrichment and learning experiences. It's funded through a $15 million investment in federal COVID-19 recovery funding Connecticut received from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Under the program, from July 1, 2022, to Sept. 5, 2022, Connecticut children aged 18 and under – plus one accompanying Connecticut adult – can receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children's museums, science centers, special-interest museums, natural history museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gardens and zoos.

State Rep. Stephen Meskers, First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan and RTM members Kathy Myer and Hector Arzeno, and Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky were on hand with Bysiewicz to offer their support and endorsement.

Bysiewicz underscored the advantages the program affords for families and kids to learn together over the summer and the spin-off tourism opportunities for communities.

Meskers and Camillo offered their support and gratitude to the lieutenant governor for the program, and Mecky cited research that demonstrates when parents are involved in taking their children to museums and historic sites, the experience has a lasting impact on learning outcomes.

Following the brief remarks, Mecky provided a tour of the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House.

From now through Sept. 5, Connecticut children 18 and under plus an accompanying CT adult, can go to the Bruce Museum located at 1 Museum Drive, and the Greenwich Historical Society at 47 Strickland Road in Cos Cob, free of charge.

Participating museums have discretion to administer the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program to the best of their ability and according to their needs.

Certain restrictions may apply, and capacity may be limited (e.g., limit to one adult per household, block-out dates, exclusions for special events, etc.). Connecticut residents should check each museum's website to learn of any restrictions before visiting.