(Boston Orange編譯)波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu） 17 日宣佈，在4 月 20 日（週一）至 24 日（週五）的學校春假期間，「波士頓家庭日 （Boston Family Days）」新增7所文化機構，讓全市符合條件學生與家庭免費參觀，獲得更多學習與成長機會。
這些機構包括：當代藝術學院（ICA）、科學博物館（Museum of Science）、約翰·甘迺迪總統圖書館暨博物館（JFK Library）、麻州藝術設計學院美術館（MassArt Art Museum）、保羅·里維爾之家博物館（Paul Revere House Museum）以及憲法號博物館（USS Constitution Museum）。
吳弭市長在「波士頓公校週日試驗計劃」辦得很成功後， 2025 年 1 月推出「波士頓家庭日」，如今每月的第 1 個及第 2 個週日免費，可讓波士頓學生及2名家庭成員參觀的博物館、歷史古蹟及表演藝術場館等文化機構已超過23 個。
波士頓公立學校（BPS）、波士頓市府的青少年參與及推廣辦公室（Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement），以及民間組織「我兄弟的守護者波士頓」（My Brother’s Keeper Boston），都是「波士頓家庭日」的合作夥伴。
科學博物館總裁 Tim Ritchie、ICA 副館長 Kelly Gifford 以及憲法號博物館總裁兼執行長 Jeff Draeger 等機構代表都表示，期待透過手作藝術、互動尋寶遊戲及歷史探索，激發學生對科學、藝術與歷史的興趣。甘迺迪總統圖書館館長 Alan C. Price 還指出，館方將提供多項與太空探索相關的特別活動。
吳弭市長表示，波士頓市府很高興能夠擴辦「波士頓家庭日」活動，讓學生們在春假期間，能夠藉著參觀文化機構，體驗活動，得到更多學習機會，享有更豐富生活。
從創辦迄今，「波士頓家庭日」已款待 77,000 多名波士頓學生及其家人免費參觀文化機構，其中數千人還是第一次踏進這些機構。符合資格的家庭可至官方網站（boston.gov/bostonfamilydays）註冊並查看完整活動行事曆。
MAYOR MICHELLE WU EXPANDS ACCESS TO BOSTON’S CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS FOR FAMILIES CITYWIDE DURING APRIL BREAK
BOSTON – Friday, April 17, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a special week of programming and access to cultural institutions through Boston Family Days during April Break. This unique partnership allows all eligible students and families to visit participating institutions at no cost every day during April Break, Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, providing expanded access to Boston families to several of Boston’s top institutions. Participating institutions are the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Science, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, MassArt Art Museum, the Paul Revere House Museum, and the USS Constitution Museum.
“This April Break, we’re excited to invite students and families to a special extension of Boston Family Days,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As part of our ongoing work to engage young people and connect them to Boston’s world-class cultural institutions, we’re thrilled to welcome students to these special experiences and deeply grateful to all of our partners for their help in making this possible.”
The Boston Family Days program was launched in January 2025 as an evolution of the successful BPS Sundays pilot program, started by Mayor Wu, which allowed students and families to access several cultural institutions across the city. Boston Family Days now includes over 23 institutions across museums, historical sites, and performing arts venues, and is open to all school-aged children who reside in Boston, plus two guests, on the first and second Sundays of each month.
This special Spring Break initiative aims to provide an opportunity for learning and growth, even when school is not in session. Boston Family Days is partnering with Boston Public Schools, the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement, and My Brother’s Keeper Boston to bring additional programming and experiences to foster a sense of belonging.
“We’ve been delighted to partner with the City of Boston for Boston Family Days to make science more accessible for young people and families,” said Tim Ritchie, Gwill York President of the Museum of Science. “We look forward to welcoming Boston students and their families to the Museum of Science during April break to help inspire a lifelong love of science.”
"We are thrilled to welcome Boston families to the ICA for a full week of free April School Vacation activities through the Boston Family Days program,” said Deputy Director of the ICA, Kelly Gifford. “From hands-on artmaking to interactive scavenger hunts, the museum will be filled with opportunities for creativity, exploration, and connection. We look forward to welcoming families from across the city to the ICA for an engaging and inspiring week."
“We’re pleased to join this Boston Family Days pilot and welcome families to the USS Constitution Museum during April vacation week,” said Jeff Draeger, President & CEO, USS Constitution Museum. “As we celebrate Massachusetts’ 250th anniversary, we are especially thrilled to open our doors to Boston families and invite them to connect with the ship’s past and present. USS Constitution’s story is Massachusetts history, and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Mayor Wu’s Office to make that history more accessible, engaging, and enriching for families across Boston.”
“As President Kennedy challenged us to go to the Moon over 60 years ago, the mantle of space exploration has been passed to a new generation, writing a new chapter in the story of our shared human experience,” said Alan C. Price, JFK Presidential Library Director. “We are excited to provide several days of out of this world programming for families and explorers of all ages to enjoy this April school vacation week.”
More than 77,000 Boston students and their families have already enjoyed free visits through Boston Family Days, including thousands who are experiencing these institutions for the first time. Students and families can register for Boston Family Days here.
For more information about Boston Family Days and to view the full calendar, visit: boston.gov/bostonfamilydays
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