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We have a free day the third Sunday of every month.  It's usually 
packed.  Our fee is normally so low that it isn't a problem, but it 
does help attract people...
Beryl

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>We offer one free Saturday afternoon a month, which we advertise, 
>and always follow a "pay what you can" policy, which we don't 
>advertise beyond a small, multi-lingual sign in our lobby and 
>training our front desk staff to approach any families who look like 
>they are hesitating about the price.
>
>We got a lot of visitors on free afternoons, and they come from much 
>more diverse backgrounds than our typical visitors. Some of our 
>members (who visit monthly or even weekly and feel a sense of 
>ownership about the museum) don't like the more crowded and 
>rambunctious museum, and avoid visiting on those days. However, 
>foundations are delighted to fund programming on those days, and we 
>always have great activities scheduled.
>
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>>Hello, I would like to find out about science centres offering 
>>events or special days where admission is "pay what you can".
>>Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>>Thank you!
>>
>>Sara Poirier
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>>Sara Poirier
>>Researcher/Programmer
>>Astronomy & Space Sciences
>>Ontario Science Centre
>>Toronto, Ontario
>>PH 416 696 4590 FX 416 696 3181
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>>www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
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>  Bay Area Discovery Museum
>  557 McReynolds Road
>  Sausalito, Ca 94965
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>(415) 339-3922
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