The Tennessee Aquarium is a proud participant in Museums for All, a national access program that encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly.
If you receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, you are eligible to visit the Aquarium for a discounted price of $5 per ticket (up to four tickets) through the Museums for All program.
How to get tickets
Bring your valid SNAP EBT card and matching state government-issued photo ID to the Ticketing Center in the Aquarium plaza (located across from the Aquarium with a blue awning above the doors).
The Tennessee Aquarium River Place ticketing center at 1 Broad St.
Pricing
- Aquarium admission: $5 each for the cardholder and up to three of their guests. SNAP EBT cardholder must accompany guests to tour. Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free of charge.
- The purchase of additional Aquarium tickets (over the four total allowed through the Museums for All program) will be the regular general admission price, currently priced as follows: Adult – $39.95; Youth (4-17 years old) – $29.95.
- Admission to IMAX 45-minute documentary films: $5 each.
- The Museums for All program discount does not apply to IMAX Hollywood films.
- As part of Museums for All, eligible SNAP recipients can receive a 20% discount on Tennessee Aquarium Dual or Family Memberships. The SNAP EBT cardholder must be one of the adults listed on the membership to receive the discount. To purchase, simply present your qualifying document (SNAP EBT card) and photo ID to the Admissions cashier when you visit the Aquarium. Discounts are not available online.
What to know before your visit
- Discounted tickets must be purchased in person at the Aquarium’s River Place ticketing center (1 Broad St.) to receive reduced prices. Purchases are not available online.
- Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards may not be used for payment.
- There is a limit of up to four people: the SNAP EBT cardholder and three other people.
- Tickets are non-transferable and the SNAP EBT cardholder must accompany guests to tour.
- For child-only SNAP benefit recipients, a parent, guardian, or other household member shown as an authorized user on the account must present their state-issued ID to receive the discount. Proof of authorization via the online portal or web access is acceptable.
- WIC, Pandemic-Era EBT (P-EBT), Medicaid, and other programs not specifically designated as SNAP are NOT included.
- Guests visiting through Museums for All are welcome during all regular Aquarium operating hours and days. However, please note: The Tennessee Aquarium operates on a timed entry system. Tickets for entry time slots may sell out on busy weekends or holidays.
- Upon your arrival, we’ll request your ZIP code; providing it is optional and helps us improve our services.
