The John F. Peto Studio Museum was presented with the Excellence in Cultural Access Innovation award on behalf of the Cultural Access Network Project on Thursday, May 29, 2025. This award is in recognition of the Museum’s innovative approach to working with and engaging volunteers to raise funds to expand access to the museum, primarily for our commitment to the installation of a lift and the expansion of our galleries on the second floor.
Here is a bit more about the award from their website. Click Here to Read the full article.
John F. Peto Studio Museum’s upgrades are inspiring, especially for a small, historic museum. They’ve installed a chair lift in their 1890s building, created braille guides, added audio tools, and designed inclusive programs that serve people with a wide range of access needs.
These changes don’t just meet a checklist—they invite more people in, and that’s what cultural access is all about.
You can find the Peto Museum and other inclusive arts spaces on SJCA’s Cultural Asset Map and the South Jersey Culture Trail mobile app. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, these tools make it easy to explore arts and history experiences designed with you in mind.