Museums for All

You are welcome here!

Bloedel Reserve has joined 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), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 850 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of the Reserve’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.

Museums for All helps expand access to museums and also raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. More than 850 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Participating museums are located nationwide, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

How it Works

The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting Bloedel Reserve for a minimal fee of $1 per person, up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Read FAQ’s below for details.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)

The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) champions children’s museums worldwide. With more than 460 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children’s museums through convening, sharing, and dissemination. Learn more at www.childrensmuseums.org.

Museums for All FAQ’s

The Museums for All admission cost to Bloedel Reserve is $1.

No. Visitors do not need to register for anything on this website. You can just come the day of your planned visit, show your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID, and you will receive the Museums for All admission rate of $1. You can come back as many times as you wish—there’s no limit.

You can come the day of your planned visit, during regular business hours and show your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID, and you will receive the Museums for All admission rate of $1. The last entry of the day is 90 minutes before closing time and hours vary seasonally.

No, your SNAP EBT card is only for identification purposes, showing that you meet the criteria. Any admission costs must be paid for with alternate methods (cash, credit cards, etc.).

Each SNAP EBT card allows up to four (4) people to get the Museums for All rate. Some of the participating museums will allow more than four to enter, so it is a good idea to check their individual policies ahead of time.

Museums for All is made possible by grants and donations.

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