SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Families looking to make memories without breaking the bank this summer have a golden opportunity to explore museums across the region and beyond—thanks to the Museums for All program. Whether you’re staying local or hitting the road, your EBT card is the ticket to discovery.
Through this national initiative, families receiving SNAP benefits can enjoy free or discounted admission (up to $5) at more than 1,500 museums across the United States. That includes a variety of local favorites in Southern Maryland, as well as top destinations from Virginia to New York—perfect for summer road trips!
The program helps remove financial barriers to cultural access and encourages families to build a love of curiosity and exploration.
Here are a few confirmed Museums for All sites on the official program list:
- Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Dowell) – Enjoy sculpture trails, art classes, and nature play areas.
- Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) – Visit river otters, lighthouses, fossils, and maritime exhibits.
- St. Clement’s Island Museum (Coltons Point) – Enjoy a ferry to the island, available seasonally at extra cost.
- Historic St. Mary’s City – Offers living-history exhibits, colonial structures, archaeology, and nature exploration.
- Historic Sotterley (Hollywood) – Grounds and programs interpreting the lives of enslaved people and early Marylanders.
- B&O Railroad Museum (Baltimore) – Explore historic locomotives, train rides, and hands-on exhibits for families.
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (St. Michaels) – Enjoy historic boats, Hooper Strait Lighthouse, maritime exhibits, festivals, waterside trails, and educational programs.
- KID Museum (Bethesda) – Maker space and hands-on STEM studios for kids and families.
Present your SNAP EBT card and photo ID at admission for discounted access—ranging from free to $3 per adult, valid for up to four guests per visit.
Plan Your Visit
- Find a museum near you: www.museums4all.org
- Admission: Free or $3–$5 per person with EBT, for up to four people
- Check ahead: Confirm hours, reservations, and any seasonal closings
- Bring your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID
Program Background
Launched in 2014, Museums for All is a collaboration between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children’s Museums. The initiative has served over 13 million visitors across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Its goal is to make cultural institutions more inclusive and accessible for all.
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