The Museums for All benefit allows a family of up to 4 people to enter for $3 per person. Family members may gain admission for $3 per person.

As a voluntary participant of Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), the IMAS regularly offers reduced admission of $3 for those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits, up to 4 people with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or WIC card and a valid ID.

For a full list of participating Museums for All centers nationwide, visit museums4all.org/for-visitors/.

May 16, 2026 – September 7, 2026

This program provides free museum admission to those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps.

Who is eligible for free admission? The military ID holder and up to five family members. The military ID holder can be either active duty service member or other dependent family member with the appropriate ID card. The active duty member does not have to be present for family members to use the program. Just bring your DD Form 1173 ID Card, or DD Form 1173-1 ID Card, for active duty military family members.

For a full list of museums nationwide, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

All public school educators (Pre K – 12) get free admission into IMAS with valid school identification. Present your identification to front desk before checking out. With valid ID.

IMAS proudly offers free general admission to active-duty military personnel and veterans. Simply present a valid military ID at the front desk to receive this benefit. With valid ID.

First responder discount includes law enforcement officers (commonly known as police officers), emergency medical services members (such as EMTs or paramedics), fire service members (such as firefighters, search and rescue members, technical/heavy rescue). With valid ID.