Congressman Carson congratulates the Children's Museum of Indianapolis for receiving the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement today congratulating the Children's Museum of Indianapolis for receiving 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service:

"This is an enormous honor for the Children's Museum and for Indianapolis, which really should get a separate award for being such a wonderful place to raise a family. The Children's Museum is a beautiful facility filled with knowledge and opportunity for young people of all ages. Visitors come from across the nation to visit the world's largest children's museum, and it's an incredible resource for those who call Indianapolis home. I'm proud to represent the district where this gem is located, and I congratulate the museum, its staff and leadership on this well-deserved award."

The National Medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. In its 20th anniversary year, the medals program celebrates excellent institutions that have made a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities across the nation. The award will be presented by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on May 8.

The 10 honorees exemplify the nation's great diversity of libraries and museums and include a natural history museum, a children's museum, a natural sciences museum, an aquarium, a botanic garden, public library systems, and a book center, hailing from ten states.

Learn more about the awards here.