The bill S.F. No. 1901 proposes an appropriation of funds from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for grants to children’s museums in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The Minnesota Humanities Center will distribute these grants to various children's museums across the state to support interactive exhibits and outreach programs that emphasize arts and cultural heritage.

Funding Details:

• A total of $1,525,000 is allocated annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Individual museum allocations vary, with amounts ranging from $100,000 to $175,000 per year.
• The funds are distributed to 12 children’s museums across Minnesota, including locations such as Bloomington, Brainerd-Baxter, Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, and more.

Eligibility Criteria:

• To receive funding, an organization must qualify as a children’s museum under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) activity code A52.

The bill aims to enhance educational experiences for children by supporting museums that promote learning through interactive exhibits and outreach programs focused on arts and cultural heritage.