Starting from October 2018, subscriptions for free visits of schoolchildren to cultural institutions will be introduced in Armenia
ArmInfo.The Armenian Ministry of Culture has found a way to stimulate interest among schoolchildren in visiting museums.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Minister
Lilit Makunts today met with the directors of the museums subordinate
to the Ministry, during which she presented general principles and
the need to introduce the school system of subscriptions. According
to her, the introduction of the school system of season tickets is
aimed at stimulating communication between educational institutions
and cultural centers. "A child, at least from the age of 6 years,
should be taught to attend cultural institutions on the principle of
free choice - without any coercion, and the government, in turn, for
each student is ready to provide free access to at least 3 cultural
institutions," - said Makunts. The new system will be introduced in
October 2018 - after the number of pupils in Armenian schools will be
clarified, as the subscriptions for a free one-time visit to 3
cultural institutions (theatre, museum or gallery, concert hall) will
be issued in accordance with the exact number of schoolchildren.