Discounts and Benefits for Government Assistance Recipients

Below is a list of selected benefits that recipients of government assistance may be eligible for, with a focus on places in the Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia areas. Some resources on this list provide discounts to foster/kinship families, even if they do not receive government assistance.

We also recommend reviewing the Reduced Cost Services Guide which is a state-wide list from the WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). It overlaps with some of the resources on this page but it also provides information about energy assistance programs, discounts on cell service and internet, etc.

Museums for All

A searchable resource for museums that participate in a nation-wide program providing free or discounted admission or memberships for EBT/SNAP recipients.

Amazon

Qualifying EBT and government assistance recipients save 50% on the monthly Prime membership for up to 4 years. Includes Prime Video. EBT is accepted.

Walmart

Qualifying government assistance recipients of SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, etc can get a W+ membership for 50% off. Includes Paramount+ video. EBT is accepted.

Thrive Market

Students, teachers, veterans, nurses, first responders, and families in financial need can apply for a free one-year membership. EBT is not accepted.

Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle)

$5 daily tickets. $35 Explorer Pass – covers 2 named adults and up to 6 children ages 3-18 (Children 2 and under free, add-ons for additional adults or children are available at full price). Benefits of membership include unlimited admission for the year, discounts and presales. Explorer Pass members receive the same benefits as our Annual Pass level.

For Foster and Kindship Families or Recipients of Washington-Issued EBT/Washington Quest, P-EBT or WIC Assistance. Washington residents only.

Museum of Flight (Tukwila/Seattle)

Aviator annual membership for $29 available to families who receive any form of public government assistance. Includes:

• Unlimited FREE admission for 2 adults, as well as FREE admission for Member’s children or grandchildren under the age of 18 when accompanied by the Member
• Discounts on Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE)
• 15% discount on all Museum Store purchases as well as discounts on movie tickets, simulator rides and ticketed events
• Access to special Members-only events
• Quarterly subscription to Aloft Magazine

As a participant in the Museums for All program, the Museum offers reduced admission for all visitors with an EBT card. Bring your EBT Card to the Museum to receive $3 admission tickets for up to 6 people.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Tacoma)

Discounted Daytime Tickets: Up to 6 daytime admission tickets for $6 each for the adult receiving the benefit and their legal dependents (ages 3-18).

Discounted Membership: An annual Wild Access membership for $45. This household membership covers 2 named adults and all legal dependents ages 3-18. Children 2 and younger are always free. Eligible programs:

• Washington Quest EBT
• WIC nutrition program
• Foster parenting and kinship care

Northwest Trek (Pierce County)

If you have a Washington photo ID and any documentation showing that you participate in any of the programs below, you are eligible to receive the discounted admission or membership.

Discounted Daytime Tickets: Up to 6 daytime admission tickets for $6 each for the adult receiving the benefit and their legal dependents (ages 3-18).

Discounted Membership: An annual household membership for $45. This household membership covers 2 named adults and all legal dependents ages 3-18. Children 2 and under are always free. Eligible Programs:

• Washington Quest EBT
• WIC nutrition program
• Foster parenting & kinship care

Seattle Children’s Museum (Seattle)

$3 daily admission, 75% off annual membership plans (memberships start at $32.50/year with membership), 50% off camps. Available to anyone receiving SNAP/EBT benefits.

Pacific Science Center (Seattle)

Family Access Memberships to the Pacific Science Center (PacSci) are available to anyone who receives any form of public or government assistance. Youth Access Memberships are available to any youth aged 14-21 in foster care or experiencing homelessness.

Family Access Memberships are $19 per year and include:

• 50% discount on general admission for guests
• 20% discount on member IMAX tickets, evening laser show tickets, and theater concessions
• Early access to summer camp registration
• $15 discount on camps
• ASTC Passport Program – reciprocal admission to more than 350 science centers worldwide

Youth Access Memberships are free and include:

• Unlimited free admission to PacSci’s permanent exhibits for youth under the age of 14 plus any caregiver of a youth experiencing homelessness and any youth (14-21) in foster care or experiencing homelessness
• 50% discount on general admission for guests
• 20% discount on member IMAX tickets, evening laser show tickets, and theater concessions
• Early access to summer camp registration
• $15 discount on camps
• ASTC Passport Program – reciprocal admission to more than 350 science centers worldwide

Burke Museum (Seattle)

FREE admission for SNAP/EBT, WIC, foster care, or kinship care cardholders and family. $25 Pod Memberships for anyone who participates in:

• SNAP/EBT
• WIC
• Apple Health
• ProviderOne
• Kinship care
• Foster parenting

Includes up to two adults plus all family members age 17 and under. Enjoy all core benefits of a Pod membership:

• Unlimited free General Admission to the Burke Museum for 12 months
• Special invitations to member events including the annual Members’ Behind-the-Scenes Night
• Early admission and priority entry to popular events like Dino Days
• Special member rates for camps, lectures, workshops and more
• 10% discount at Off the Rez Café and museum store (excludes consignment items)
• Reciprocal admission to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil Site

This membership is available for purchase onsite

KidsQuest Museum (Bellevue)

Discounted Tickets: Purchase a ticket to the museum at a discounted rate of $3 per person through the Museums for All initiative.

Discounted Membership (starting at $45/year with discount): In partnership with the Museums for All initiative, KidsQuest offers a 70% discount for all memberships for people with an EBT, Provider One, WIC, CHIP, or Foster Parent card.

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (Seattle)

EBT cardholders receive free admission for up to 5 guests.

Hands On Children’s Museum (Olympia)

$3 daily admission/$45 annual membership for families receiving food assistance. Must show an EBT, P-EBT, CHIP, Provider One, WIC, or Apple Health card and ID.

Access Membership – Unlimited Admission for $45. Access Memberships include unlimited daily admission, discounts on camps and classes, and a 10% discount in the Museum Café and store.