Boston (October 20, 2004) - Citizens Bank of Massachusetts announced today that it will partner with the Museum of Science, Boston to provide museum-goers of all ages with free access on Sunday, November 7, 2004.
The Museum of Science, located at Science Park in Boston, offers more than 550 interactive exhibits, including a lightning show, a full-scale Tyrannosaurus Rex and a 2,500-year-old mummy - to name a few. On November 7, the Museum of Science will also have the grand opening of its 3-D Digital Cinema in the Wright Theater. Designed to maximize the effects of 3-D imagery, 15-minute presentations will show regularly throughout the day on the new high-definition system. The exhibit halls will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the free day.
Citizens is sponsoring the complimentary day at the museum as part of its continued commitment to giving back to the communities where it does business.
"From sponsoring Museum of Science exhibits and films to hosting this special day for visitors, we're grateful to Citizens Bank for their continued support," said Ioannis (Yannis) Miaoulis, President and Director of the Museum of Science. "Free access on November 7 provides a wonderful chance for members of the community to explore the museum's science and technology exhibits and live presentations."
"We continue to look for fun, memorable ways to support Massachusetts youth and their families," said Robert E. Smyth, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Massachusetts. "I hope many Massachusetts residents will take advantage of all the world-class exhibits that the Museum of Science offers right in our community."
Citizens Bank of Massachusetts is a $29.6 billion bank with more than 250 branch offices and 620 ATMs stretching from Greater Boston to Cape Cod and the Berkshires. It is headquartered at 28 State Street in Boston and has regional administration centers in Quincy, Hyannis, Woburn and Wakefield. It has more than 3,800 employees.
Citizens Bank of Massachusetts is a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., a $131 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered in Providence, R.I. Citizens has more than 1,550 offices, approximately 2,700 ATMs and approximately 24,000 employees in 13 states. It operates in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Citizens is the 12th largest commercial banking company in the United States in asset size and ninth when ranked by deposits. Citizens is owned by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc.
One of the world's largest science centers, the Museum of Science takes a hands-on approach to science, attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors a year through its vibrant programs and over 550 interactive exhibits. Founded in 1830, the museum was first to embrace all the sciences under one roof. Its exhibit plan, Science Is an Activity, encourages visitors to learn science by practicing scientific thinking skills. It has been awarded several National Science Foundation grants and has profoundly influenced exhibit development at other major science centers. Other features include the Thomson Theater of Electricity, home of the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator; the Charles Hayden Planetarium; the Mugar Omni Theater, a 180-degree domed theatre; and the Current Science & Technology Center (CS&T), which offers breaking news stories to the public with interpretation by museum staff.
With Massachusetts as the first state to mandate engineering in the K-12 school curriculum, the museum is helping facilitate a nationwide expansion of technology literacy by working with local schools, by providing a window into the world of technology and engineering, and by facilitating critical discussion of the science and technology issues of our times. The museum is ranked 16th among the "50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions" in the United States in the Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide and one of the top two science museums nationwide. The museum is wheelchair accessible. For additional information call, (617) 723-2500; (TTY) (617) 589-0417 or visit www.mos.org