AAA members, military, seniors and college students qualify for $1 off; show applicable ID, with college ID specifically required for students. Redeem only by buying in person upon arrival. General admission $32.95 plus tax; discounted rates unavailable online. Tickets do not expire.
Inspired Afternoons: 25% off admission after 3 p.m., August 26–November 22, 2026. The dated 2026 anniversary announcement and current visitor page establish the promotional window. Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Buy tickets directly; admission includes collection/exhibition galleries and the Art Studio.
Last checked 2026-10-15 · Ends Nov 22, 2026 11:59 PM GMT+0000
Free Tuesday afternoon admission for county residents
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
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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.
KCRW and KJAZZ members receive 25% off general admission with member ID. Redeem via the museum ticket office. Timed-entry reservations are available. The museum is closed Wednesdays; check special-exhibition admission and hours before visiting.
Museums for All: show EBT, SNAP or WIC card plus photo ID in person at guest services for $1 admission per person, up to four people. The current page states no blackout dates or restrictions apply. Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech locations are listed. Admission hours Wednesday–Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday noon–5 PM. No promotion-specific end date published.
Free Family Night each Thursday, 5–8 PM. You must bring a child. Reserve tickets in advance because availability is limited; use official reservation link. Offer covers museum admission during that window. Parking charges, special-event exclusions and calendar end date are not stated in the free-night section.
Museums for All: free admission for individuals/families presenting SNAP EBT card. Programs/events may have separate fees. Waterman Research Center requires appointment. Contact museum for group limits not published on the page.
EBT/SNAP/WIC: $4 admission for up to four household members
John Ball Zoo
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Museums For All: $4 admission per person for up to four household members. Show active Michigan Bridge, out-of-state SNAP-EBT or WIC card plus photo ID; summer EBT/P-EBT not accepted. Redeem on arrival. Excludes listed special events, including Zoo Goes Boo October 16–18, 23–25 and October 30–November 1; other seasonal excluded events listed online. 2026 zoo season March 20–November 22; no promotion-specific expiry published.
Museums for All: people receiving SNAP food assistance can visit for $2 per person, up to four people, by presenting SNAP EBT card. Planetarium and carousel are separately priced. General admission nonrefundable/nonexchangeable; rescheduling rules apply.
Free general admission every Thursday night, 5–8 p.m., supported by The Meijer Foundation. Visit 101 Monroe Center Street NW. Cashless payments only for purchases; parking/additional programs not represented as included.
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.
Current SNAP EBT or WIC card plus valid photo ID: $1 admission for cardholder and up to five guests. General admission only; special classes/programs excluded. Pay cash or credit card at admission.
SNAP EBT cardholders can buy $3 general museum admission per person for up to ten people. Buy online or at museum; show SNAP card at ticket desk or full price applies. P-EBT and WIC not accepted; Summer EBT covers one youth age 3–18. Separate tickets required for theater, planetarium and some exhibitions.
NARM members: free admission and 10% store discount
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
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Present a valid membership card bearing the gold NARM sticker for free MAC admission and a 10% store discount at 2316 W First Avenue. You must hold a qualifying NARM-level membership at a participating institution; ordinary membership alone does not qualify. Reciprocal benefits apply to eligible members, with family entry governed by the host museum’s family policy; uncredentialed guests are excluded. Ask Visitor Services about your membership’s party size and online redemption before buying tickets. No expiration date is published for this reciprocal benefit.
Museums on Us: free admission on first full weekends
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
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Eligible Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit cardholders receive one free regular admission at 2316 W First Avenue on the first full weekend each month. Present your active card and government-issued photo ID; admission is for the cardholder only, nontransferable and subject to availability. No combining offers; fundraising events, separately ticketed or special exhibitions and enhanced experiences are excluded. The MAC confirms 2026 participation, with remaining dates October 3–4, November 7–8 and December 5–6. Call Visitor Services at 509-456-3931 to reserve in advance. No program expiration date is published.
Adult groups of at least 10 qualify for $10 per person self-guided museum admission at 2316 W First Avenue. Submit the official booking form to PublicPrograms@northwestmuseum.org at least two weeks ahead; dates require staff confirmation. One full payment is due at least 24 hours before visiting. Refunds are unavailable within 24 hours, including no-shows; extra arrivals require one additional payment on arrival. Members cannot substitute their free membership admission within the group. Late arrival may cause modification or cancellation. Guided visits are separately priced. No expiration date is published.
AAA members receive $1 off regular walk-in admission under Show Us Your Card and Save; present your membership card. This AAA benefit cannot be combined with another offer. Active-duty military and family members each receive $1 off their tickets with military ID. Visit 2316 W First Avenue during museum hours. No expiration date is published.
SNAP or WIC food-assistance recipients can visit the MAC at 2316 W First Avenue for $5 per person, up to four people per card. Present a valid SNAP EBT or WIC card and photo ID. Available year-round during regular museum hours; children 5 and younger enter free. Museum exhibits and historic Campbell House are included, subject to their operating hours. No expiration date is published.
Show your hotel key card at Mobius, 331 N Post Street, for $1 off daily admission per person, available every day the museum is open. Excludes field-trip group visits and cannot combine with other discounts. Children require an adult age 16+; adults must accompany a child and supervise on the exhibit floor. Admission is nontransferable. No expiration date is published.
$2 off admission for educators, foster and homeschool families
Mobius Discovery Center
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At 331 N Post Street, teachers/educators receive $2 off daily admission every day; foster families receive $2 off per person Wednesdays and homeschool families Thursdays. Not valid for field-trip group visits or combined with other offers. Children require an accompanying adult age 16+; adults must accompany a child and supervise on the exhibit floor. Admission is nontransferable. No expiration date is published.