How To Visit The Houston Children’s Museum For Free With Food Stamps
In this community resource guide, you will learn how to visit the Children’s Museum Houston for free if you receive Texas food stamp benefits.
The basic needs of children are already expensive without factoring in the cost of entertaining them! The Houston Children’s Museum is a fun place to bring your kids, but at $15 a ticket, this can get expensive if you have a large family.
Fortunately, if you have food stamps (WIC or TANF) benefits, you can visit the Houston Children’s Museum for free! Keep reading to see how this works.
What Is The Children’s Museum Houston?
The Children’s Museum Houston is a place where children can explore, play and learn. With lots of hands-on exhibits, the museum has something for every child.
The museum is located in the Museum District neighborhood of Houston at 1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004.
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How To Get Free Admission To The Children’s Museum If You Have Texas SNAP Benefits
This is the process of getting into the Houston Children’s Museum for free using your food stamps:
- The food stamp recipient must be present when visiting the Children’s Museum
- You must show either your award letter for the current month. You can also prove that you receive SNAP benefits by showing the app on your phone with the expiration date.
Once you have proved that you receive Texas food stamps up to 6 individuals in your group can get free admission to the Houston Children’s Museum.
Weekends are always the busiest, but no matter the day you are encouraged to reserve your tickets online. When you make your reservations for the Children’s Museum, use the promo code TXAP.
Can I Get Into The Houston Children’s Museum If I Have WIC Benefits?
Yes. You can use your WIC benefits to get into the Houston Children’s Museum for free as well.
To get into the Houston Children’s Museum for free using your WIC card:
- The WIC recipient needs to be present.
- You must show your current shopping list or a store receipt that shows you’ve made purchases with your WIC card during the current month.
It is always a good idea to reserve your tickets in advance to ensure that you can get into the museum. It’s not required to make online reservations, but a good idea.
How Much Are Children’s Museum Houston Tickets?
The price ranges between free and $15. Children under 1-year-old are free. Adults, children over 1, senior citizens, and members of the military will pay between $13 to $15 per ticket to get into the Children’s Museum.
This shows you just how much money you can save by using your SNAP, WIC, or TANF benefits to get into the Children’s Museum for free.
What Is The Free Family Night At The Children’s Museum Houston?
Thursday nights from 5 pm to 8 pm are the free admission nights at the Houston Children’s Museum. You must bring a child with you during these times to get free admission.
Reservations for the free family night open each Monday. You can visit the children’s museum website to reserve your free tickets.
If you do not receive food stamps, WIC or TANF consider visiting the Houston Children’s Museum on Thursdays to get your free tickets.
What Are The Hours Of Operation?
The Houston Children’s Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. The hours are 10 am to 6 pm on all days but Thursday. On Thursdays, the museum is open from 10 am to 8 pm. The Houston Children’s Museum is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Conclusion
The Houston Children’s Museum offers up to 6 free tickets to families who receive food stamps, WIC, or TANF benefits. In order to get your free tickets to the museum, you will need to prove that your receive food stamps. This includes showing your award letter or the food stamps app on your phone.
Although it’s not necessary to register online, it is encouraged, to ensure the museum has not reached capacity.
For more information visit the Houston Children’s Museum website or call them at 713.522.1138.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
