Things to Do deals

Special offer for Time Travelers Program members, military veterans of any branch and downtown hotel guests with room key: $5 off general admission. Redeem in person with ID and notify admissions staff. Some special events/festivals excluded.

Residents aged 18 and under in Nashville-Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson counties enter free; up to two accompanying adults get 25% off. Bring published proof of residency; reserve timed tickets. Ages 15 and under need a chaperone 16+. RCA Studio B/Hatch Show Print tours cost extra.

Saturday/Sunday free admission for residents of Cleveland, East Cleveland, Brooklyn, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights or Warrensville Heights. Reserve online and show residency proof at Welcome Desk. Official acceptable proof includes ID, utility/bank statement, lease/mortgage or paystub.

Santa Clara County locals can receive 25% off with LOCALSFIRST, limited to first 1,000 orders. Book via the official tour link. Admission age limits, proof-of-residency requirements, eligible tour types, blackout dates, mandatory booking fees and calendar expiry are not specified for this local discount; select applicable tour and review checkout terms. Separate basement experience dated through December 31, 2025 is expired and not included.

Military, first responders, teachers, Norfolk residents, City of Norfolk employees and their dependents receive $2 off each General Admission ticket with valid ID. Listed ticket prices include conservation/technology fee. Buy through the official zoo. Blackouts, reservations and calendar expiry for this discount are not published.

College students receive free admission Tuesday–Friday with valid ID; weekend student admission $18. General admission covers galleries, special exhibitions and gardens. Parking separate: weekday/Sunday $2 first two hours then $1/hour; Saturday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10 flat.

Thursday daytime admission is $10 from September 24–December 31, 2026. Excludes special events/programs, previous purchases and combined offers. Use the official zoo ticket route or contact the zoo for booking. Age restrictions, reservation rules and mandatory extra fees are not specified for this promotion.

Military visitors receive discounted museum admission for $21. Show valid military ID at checkout. The same military program includes 10% off meals at MOTOR Restaurant and 5% off H-D Shop purchases daily. Museum at 400 West Canal Street; check holiday hours.

Local residents get $5 off with proof of residence in KY counties Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Meade, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer or Trimble, or IN counties Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott or Washington. College students and active-duty/retired military also get $5 off with valid ID. Adult general admission is $20; selected temporary exhibits may add charges. Buy online or onsite; online tickets are valid for one normal-hours visit within one year of purchase.

Shelby County residents receive free admission Tuesdays 1–5 p.m.; proof of residency required. Excludes group tours/operators of five or more, holidays and special events. Children aged 16 and under must have an accompanying adult. General adult admission is $20.

Military personnel with a valid military ID receive $3 off general admission year-round. Purchase at the ticket window. Family eligibility, reservations, additional fees and exclusions for this ongoing military discount are not published. Separate free military-appreciation days are not included in this offer.

Veterans and active military receive free admission with valid ID. Advance tickets not required. Online tickets are for the selected date only, nontransferable and nonrefundable. The page displays inconsistent weekday opening hours; confirm visit hours directly.