Did you know that your EBT Card can qualify you for some amazing discounts, including discounted and free admission to aquariums near you?
EBT Cardholders get ready to embark on an underwater adventure without breaking the bank with Free Aquarium Admission with your EBT Card.
Experience all that aquariums have to offer – vibrant underwater ecosystems, exotic sea creatures, interactive exhibits and educational programs at discounted rate exclusively for EBT Cardholders.
The Museums for All Program offers reduced-price admission ranging from free to $3.00 at several aquariums with your EBT Card, WIC Card, P-EBT Card and more.
Embark on a journey of wonder and connection with nature’s enchanting inhabitants, courtesy of your EBT Card.
Explore the magic within the aquarium and dive into a world of discovery.
Get a complete list of the 20+ locations offering discounted and free aquarium admission with your EBT Card for 2024 below.
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Museums for All Program
If you currently have a EBT card, you are eligible for free or discounted admission to over 1,200 museums nationwide through the Museums for All Program.
Museums for All removes the financial barrier for low-income families and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.
The program includes a variety museums — including art, history, natural history/anthropology, and general museums, children’s museums, science centers, planetariums, nature centers, historic houses/sites, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums.
Although the program is targeted at Food Stamps and EBT Cardholders, many locations allow EBT cards from other programs, including:
- WIC EBT Card
- EBT Card from TANF
- EBT Card from Cash Assistance
- P-EBT Card
Participating locations provide reduced-price admission, ranging from free to $3.00, for visitors with an eligible SNAP EBT Card.
The discounted rate is available during all normal operating hours to up to four individuals per EBT card.
Free Aquarium Admission with EBT for 2024
Get the complete list of 9+ locations that offer free or discounted aquarium admission through the Museums for All Program below.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography – La Jolla, CA
Address: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone Number: (858) 534-3474
Website: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3.00 per person
Valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per day, per visit for daytime admission only.
Qualifications: You must show a valid SNAP EBT or WIC card and a current photo ID at entry.
Additionally, the SNAP EBT/WIC Cardholder must be one of the ticketed guests.
The Maritime Aquarium – Norwalk, CT
Address: 10 N Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
Phone Number: (203) 852-0700
Website: www.maritimeaquarium.org
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3.00 per person
Valid for up to 6 tickets per EBT Cardholder per day (maximum of 2 adults) for unlimited visits.
Qualifications: You must show a valid SNAP EBT Card and a current photo ID at the entrance.
Additionally, the SNAP EBT Cardholder must be one of the ticketed guests.
Cox Science Center and Aquarium – West Palm Beach, FL
Address: 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Phone Number: (561) 832-1988
Website: www.coxsciencecenter.org
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3.00 per person
Valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per visit and excludes special events and planetarium shows.
Qualifications: You must show a valid SNAP EBT Card and a current photo ID.
The cardholder must be present at the time of ticket purchase.
Shedd Aquarium – Chicago, IL
Address: 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone Number: (312) 939-2438
Website: www.sheddaquarium.org
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3.00 per person for adults (18 and over) & FREE for 17 and under.
Valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per visit.
Qualifications: You must show a valid SNAP EBT card and a current photo ID.
The EBT cardholder must be present at the time of ticket purchase/entry.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium – Dubuque, IA
Address: 350 East 3rd St, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone Number: (563) 557-9545
Website: www.rivermuseum.org
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3 per adult, $2 per senior (65+), $1 per youth (3-17), Free for 2 and under.
Valid for up to 4 tickets for general admission.
The discount is available to SNAP EBT, Medicaid Card, LIHEAP & Section 8.
Qualifications: You must show a valid proof of one of the items listed above and a current photo ID.
Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit, MI
Address: 3 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Phone Number: (313) 331-7760
Website: www.belleisleconservancy.org/bia
Admission for EBT Cardholders: FREE
This is a free aquarium attraction for all ages and attendees.
Qualifications: There are no qualifications that need to be met to receive free admission to the Belle Isle Aquarium.
Aquarium of Niagara – Niagara Falls, NY
Address: 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone Number: (716) 285-3575
Website: www.aquariumofniagara.org
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3.00 per person
Valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder for any combination of adults and children.
Qualifications: You must show a valid SNAP EBT card and a current photo ID at the entrance.
The EBT cardholder must be present at the time of ticket purchase/entry.
Butterfly House & Aquarium – Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 4320 South Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone Number: (605) 334-9466
Website: www.butterflyhouseaquarium.org
Admission for EBT Cardholders: $3.00 per person
Valid for 6 tickets (2 adult & 4 children) general admission tickets per visit.
The discount is available to SNAP EBT, Medicaid, TANF & WIC.
Qualifications: You must show proof of program participation and a current photo ID upon entry.
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States with eligible Museum for All Aquariums
Currently, the following 8 states have aquarium locations that qualify for free or discounted admission with your EBT Card.
Here is a list of the states with eligible discounted and free aquarium admission locations:
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Michigan
- New York
- South Dakota
Please note, all EBT Cardholders from any state can use their EBT Card to gain discounted or free admission to the aquariums listed in this article.
For example, you do not have to be a California EBT Cardholder to visit a California aquarium at a free or discounted rate. This applies to ALL EBT Cardholders.
Free Zoo Admission with EBT
Did you know that your EBT Card also qualifies you for free or discounted admission to over 20 zoo locations around the United States?
It’s true! The Museums for All Program also allows SNAP EBT and WIC Cardholders to gain discounted or free admission to several popular zoos.
This includes, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Tulsa Zoo and many more!
To learn more and get a complete list of eligible zoos, read our article on the Free Zoo Admission with EBT.
Free Aquarium Admission with EBT Summary
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