Museums for All
Museums for All – SNAP-EBT
Through the Museums for All initiative, Monticello is proud to offer complimentary admission with any Standard Rate Tour or Grounds Ticket for families who utilize SNAP-EBT programs.
All guests who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are eligible to reserve free tickets for themselves and up to four (4) family members over the age of 5; children under 5 are always free.
Standard Rate Tours to choose from:
- Highlights Tour - The most popular way to tour Monticello.
- From Slavery to Freedom Tour - Legacies of slavery and freedom at Monticello.
- Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour - Jefferson, Adams, and politics.
- Grounds Ticket - Explore the historic mountaintop exhibits. House not included.
- Family Friendly Tour - Inspire your young learners (available seasonally).
- Women at Monticello - Stories of enslaved and free women (available seasonally).
Reserve Online and Pick-up in Person (Recommended)
- Reserve discount tickets online for up to 5 people. This will ensure your reservation and ability to tour with your group. Your tickets will be held at Will Call and available for pick up at the Monticello Ticket Office. You will receive a confirmation email with information on your visit to present with your valid ID when you pick up your tickets.
- At the Monticello Ticket Office - a minimum of 30 minutes prior to your reserved tour time - present your EBT card, confirmation email, and a valid form of photo ID and your tickets will be issued to you. Tickets that aren’t picked up within 30 minutes of a tour start time may be released for public sale.
- Pick up your ticket(s) and enjoy your visit to Monticello.
Get Tickets in Person
- At the Monticello Ticket Office, request to see the next available Museums for All ticket options.
- Present your EBT card and a valid form of photo ID to receive your ticket(s) and enjoy your visit to Monticello.
What is Museums for All?
Museums for All is an access initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that aims to ensure that every family and child has access to a high quality museum experience. Participating museums offer deeply discounted admission to any individual or group of up to four individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The initiative is currently administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM).
Since its launch in 2014, 415 museums in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have joined the initiative, reporting more than 1.9 million visits by individuals meeting the entrance requirements of the program. These numbers reflect the value that participating museums place on access and inclusion, as well as the value that the general public—regardless of current socioeconomic status—places on museum visitation. In many “hub” cities, several museums have come together to become part of this initiative.
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