Minnesota HF1623 allocates $1.525 million annually for two years to support children's museums through grants for interactive exhibits and outreach.

Minnesota HF1623 provides funding for children's museums to develop interactive exhibits and outreach programs focusing on arts and cultural heritage. The bill allocates $1.525 million each year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Grants are awarded to specific museums, including The Works in Bloomington, WonderTrek Children's Museum in Brainerd-Baxter, and others across the state. To qualify for these grants, organizations must be exempt entities meeting the Internal Revenue Service's definition for children's museums under activity code A52.

Minnesota HF1623 allocates $1.525 million annually for two years to support children's museums through grants for interactive exhibits and outreach.

Minnesota HF1623 provides funding for children's museums to develop interactive exhibits and outreach programs focusing on arts and cultural heritage. The bill allocates $1.525 million each year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Grants are awarded to specific museums, including The Works in Bloomington, WonderTrek Children's Museum in Brainerd-Baxter, and others across the state. To qualify for these grants, organizations must be exempt entities meeting the Internal Revenue Service's definition for children's museums under activity code A52.