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In lugnet.space, Aaron Sneary writes:
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> In another post someone mentioned tax dollars paying for these museums. I
> would just like to point out that though the US government HELPS pay for
> these excellent museums, The Smithsonian Institution is not a government
> agency and is supported primarily by the trust that started it and by
> donations made by visitors like you. The 'membership' is a great thing if
> you live in town, giving you EVEN more access to the museums and their
> events, and is really only a charity donation if you don't live in town.
That would be me, and I stand/sit corrected.
I was a member of Air and Space for a couple of years, and it was a really nice
thing to have. Having subscriptions to both Smithsonian and Air and Space gave
me memberships and extra access priviliges to both museums, as well as dicounts
at the movies and merchandise.
> In regards to the Space 'luncheon', I have eaten there before and the
> service AND food is much better if we go to the upper level. It tends to be
> less crowded and is more like a restuarant than a cafeteria. I don't know
> the head count of those going, but over 10 and the upstairs section may not
> be able to seat us all.
>
> Also, for those of you unfamiliar with the subway system, travel each way is
> about $1.10. So to not waste money on a Metro Pass you won't finish, bring
> small bills.
>
> Aaron Sneary
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