Museums for All
As a Museums for All partner, Shedd offers daily discounted admission to eligible low-income families. Participants can present their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at the aquarium to redeem this special offer. Advance reservations are highly recommended due to the high demand for tickets. Online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order. If this fee is prohibitive, you can reserve tickets by phone at no extra cost by calling 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central Time (CT). We also provide free walk-up reservations; however, these are subject to availability and typically sell out quickly.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
Eligibility
Families across all 50 states with state-issued EBT card and valid ID
Price
$3 (17 and under)
$5 (18 and over)
A $5-per-order convenience fee applies to online reservations. If this fee is prohibitive, you have the option to reserve your tickets by phone. Call us at 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Central Time (CT) for assistance.
Museums for All
As a Museums for All partner, Shedd offers daily discounted admission to eligible low-income families. Participants can present their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at the aquarium to redeem this special offer. Advance reservations are highly recommended due to the high demand for tickets. Online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order. If this fee is prohibitive, you can reserve tickets by phone at no extra cost by calling 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central Time (CT). We also provide free walk-up reservations; however, these are subject to availability and typically sell out quickly.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
Eligibility
Families across all 50 states with state-issued EBT card and valid ID
Price
$3 (17 and under)
$5 (18 and over)
A $5-per-order convenience fee applies to online reservations. If this fee is prohibitive, you have the option to reserve your tickets by phone. Call us at 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Central Time (CT) for assistance.
FAQs
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As a Museums for All partner, Shedd offers daily deeply discounted admission to eligible low-income families. Participants can present their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to redeem this special offer.
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Museums for All admission includes all exhibits, animal spotlights (subject to availability) and seasonal Stingray Touch (open late May to Labor Day weekend).
4-D Experience admission is a $5.95 upgrade for all guests (subject to availability). -
As a Museums for All partner, Shedd offers daily discounted admission to those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) by simply presenting their EBT card. This offer is available to all families receiving this benefit in any US State. Each family can receive up to four passes per family.
Please note that a $5-per-order convenience fee applies to online reservations. If this fee is prohibitive, you have the option to reserve your tickets by phone. Call us at 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Central Time (CT) for assistance.
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Shedd Aquarium's mission is to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world. Museums for All allows us to accommodate more people and provide greater access to our exhibits and programs.
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Shedd offers a variety of additional discounts and offers, which can be found on our Discounts and Free Days page.