Group 1 - Jiangsu Province has allocated a total of 24.92 million yuan in subsidies to 17 eligible science museums to enhance facility construction and meet the growing demand for scientific and cultural activities [1] - The funding will be used for various purposes including compensating for lost ticket revenue, operational support, and updating exhibits, ensuring the effective operation of science museums [1] - The Taizhou Science Museum reported nearly 50,000 visitors during the summer vacation, maintaining an annual visitor count of around 300,000 in recent years [1] Group 2 - Since 2015, Jiangsu Province has been providing special subsidies for free-entry science museums, which has led to the exploration of new forms of science popularization and enriched educational content [2] - This initiative has allowed more people, especially youth, to engage with science and experience the charm of technology, contributing to the development of the province's scientific and cultural undertakings [2] - The ongoing support has significantly boosted the improvement of the public's scientific literacy and the establishment of a positive ecological environment [2]