BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Several museums in Western New York are part of the "Museums for All" program to help build lifelong museum-going habits for SNAP/EBT recipients.
If you are a SNAP/EBT recipient, you will be able to get in for free or pay a much lower price.
The Aquarium of Niagara is part of this initiative.
"Hopefully through this program, we're lowering those barriers and we've presented an opportunity for people of all walks of life to come to the aquarium and have access to all of the offerings we have," says Gary Siddal, CEO of Aquarium of Niagara.
So what do you need to do? Once you get to the front desk, just present your SNAP/EBT card with your ID. Admission will be reduced to $3.
Then you're all set to experience all the museum has to offer.
Maybe you will find Nemo.
"And our goal for this program is to make sure this entire community has access to the incredible and diverse programs we offer," Siddall says. "When you visit our sea lions, sharks, and jellyfish, but also have access to the quality education our staff brings forward every day."
You will also be able to use your card at the Buffalo Museum of Science. But with this particular museum, admission is free when you show your SNAP/EBT card.
"And as part of our many efforts to make the museum more accessible to the community we participate in programs like Museums for All," says Amy Biber, Director of Marketing at the Buffalo Museum of Science. "As well as a number of other programs to offer free discounted admission to those who really want to experience the culture of the museum."
These museums want to stress not to be timid about showing your card.
"You just mention that you're coming to the museum for all guests and all you need to do is show your card to our admissions desk. There are no questions asked,” says Biber.
Click here to find museums participating in the “Museums for All" program.
Aquarium of Niagara hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Buffalo Museum of Science hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
