Wake Wednesdays at Exploris

WHAT: Exploris is pleased to introduce "Wake Wednesdays", an accessibility program providing free admission to Wake County residents on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Regular admission prices apply to the IMAX^® Theatre at Exploris.

WHEN: First Wednesday of each month, beginning July 2, 2003
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Exploris
201 E. Hargett Street
Downtown Raleigh
Information: 919-834-4040
www.exploris.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
FREE admission to the Exploris Museum is made available the first Wednesday of each month to Wake County residents showing proof of residence in the form of a picture identification card.  The offer is good for individual admission and may not be booked in advance through Exploris' Group Sales department.

"Exploris is thrilled to introduce Wake Wednesdays," said Anne Bryan, president and co-founder of Exploris.  "It is a pleasure to make our facility accessible to the citizens of Wake County who have been instrumental in making the vision of Exploris a reality through their contributions. We value the support of the people of Wake County and look forward to showing our appreciation through Wake Wednesdays."

Herb Council, Chair of the Wake County Commission, said, "Exploris is a wonderful resource for our community.  I'm pleased that all citizens of Wake County are now being afforded the opportunity to experience Exploris through this accessibility program." Maria Spaulding, director of Wake County Human Services, also added that the program would be a great new benefit to Wake County human services clients including foster children.

Exploris, located in downtown Raleigh, is the first interactive museum about the world, dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to respect differences, appreciate similarities and make connections with people around the world.  Exploris is about how the world works and the part each person can play in it.  In November 2001, Exploris introduced the Triangle area's first giant screen theatre – The IMAX^® Theatre at Exploris.  The IMAX^® Theatre at Exploris serves to further the museum's mission of making connections around the world by introducing visitors to new places, new people and new ideas.  To learn more about Exploris and the brand new, state-of-the-art IMAX^® Theatre at Exploris, visit www.exploris.org or call 919-834-4040.