Access Card Discounts
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How it Works:
Visitors present a valid ACCESS Card along with a photo ID to get the discount. One ACCESS Card admits the cardholder and 3 friends/family members at a rate of $2 per person. It's not valid on special exhibitions or features or with other discount offers/group rates. For more info,
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Quick tip: This is a great opportunity to possible use the IBHS services in going out into the community without worrying about paying a lot of money...only to leave early. If your loved one does well in the community with these museums, then you can feel confident to travel more and purchase tickets for other experiences.
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​Philadelphia
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Visitors to the Academy have the opportunity to get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, meet live animals, and explore a tropical garden filled with live butterflies. Philadelphia’s natural history museum offers surprises for all ages, from changing interactive science exhibits to a children’s discovery center, a fossil dig, and opportunities to interact with real science experts.
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African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.
​American Swedish Museum
The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia is the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for more than 80 years.
Barnes Foundation Art Museum
Immerse yourself in the greatest private collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early-modern paintings.
Betsy Ross House
The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about Betsy and her exciting life and times through our interactive, historical programming.
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Brandywine River Museum
The Museum’s outstanding Heritage Collection is a cross section of American art, with a special focus on artistic practice in the Brandywine valley.
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Chanticleer Garden
Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America.
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Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground
Known as “The Nation’s Church” because of the famous Revolution-era leaders who worshiped and were buried here, including Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross. *$2 admission includes a guided tour of the Burial Ground.
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cell blocks and empty guard towers.
Franklin Square – Parx Liberty Carousel
Center City’s only carousel features a zebra, a lion, an eagle, a dragon, and more! *Please check venue’s website for current hours of operations.
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Franklin Square – Philly Mini Golf
Putt your way through Center City’s ONLY 18-hole miniature golf course, featuring the iconic symbols of Philadelphia. *Please check venue’s website for current hours of operations.
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FringeArts
FringeArts presents world-class, contemporary performing arts that challenge convention and inspire new ways of thinking.
FringeArts is the only Live Arts ACCESS partner, so the process of attending events there is different from the museums. Here is what you need to know:
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Become a FringeACCESS Member. Register on the FringeArts Website (Register Here) or by calling 215-413-1318. Once a Member, you can purchase future tickets through the website, by calling, or by coming to the box office in person.
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Buy your ticket. Tickets can be purchased online using your unique FringeAccess Membership login information, or by calling 215-413-1318. Tickets can be reserved by phone to be paid for at the box office before the show. With your ACCESS card, you can get up to 4 tickets discounted to $2 each for any FringeArts performance, excluding independently produced Fringe Festival shows.
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Enjoy the Show! At the box office you will be asked to verify your purchase your ACCESS card and pay for the tickets if not completed in advance.
Keep in mind:
There are a limited amount of Access tickets available for each performance, but more may be available closer to the date of the show.
If tickets are reserved but unclaimed at the box office twice from the same account, the account will be canceled.
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Grumblethorpe
Located in historic Germantown, Grumblethorpe is an 18th-century farmstead that was once the summer home of the Wister family. In the early 1800s, an observatory and clock were built in the residence.
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Independence Seaport Museum
Founded in 1960 as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum, Independence Seaport Museum is the region’s primary repository of art, artifacts and archival materials documenting the diverse maritime history of the Greater Delaware Valley, and the history of the Port of Philadelphia and the other major urban ports of the Delaware River. .
James A. Michener Art Museum
The Museum presents changing exhibitions that explore a variety of artistic expressions, and offers a diverse program of educational activities that seek to develop a lifelong involvement in the arts as well as nurture a wide range of audiences.
Longwood Gardens
Experience exquisite Gardens that elevate the art of horticulture amid the relaxing beauty of Longwood. *ACCESS Cardholders are able to purchase general admission tickets to Longwood Gardens on-site and do not need to reserve timed-tickets in advance*
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Morris Arboretum
Spend time with family and friends exploring the Arboretum’s 92-acre lush and colorful gardens.
Museum of the American Revolution
From the early stirrings of unrest in Boston to the opening shots of the War of Independence, and from signing of the Declaration of Independence to the creation of the American Republic, the Museum's core exhibition explores the ideas, events, and legacies of America's revolutionary beginnings.
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The Mütter Museum
America’s finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century “cabinet museum” setting.
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National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is the first and only institution in America established by Congress to "disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis in order to increase the awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people."
National Liberty Museum
Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum brings liberty to life through interactive exhibits, contemporary works of art, and stories of heroes whose character and courage have expanded liberty for all. Visitors are encouraged to think about liberty as an ongoing human quest that we all share.
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National Museum of American Jewish History
The National Museum of American Jewish History, on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America.
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Penn Museum
Founded in 1887, the Penn Museum has always been one of the world’s great archaeology and anthropology research museums, and the largest university museum in the United States. .
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Through the rare combination of our galleries, our internationally known school of fine arts, and our public programs, PAFA strives to provide visitors with a unique experience.
Philadelphia History Museum
The Philadelphia History Museum is the only cultural institution solely dedicated to Philadelphia history, from the founding of the city in 1680 to the present today.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has world-renowned art collections. We bring the arts to life, inspiring visitors—through scholarly study and creative play.
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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) inspires creativity and community engagement by educating the public about folk, mosaic, and visionary art.
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Physick House is an exceptional example of the Federal style. It is decorated with outstanding examples of French-influenced Neoclassic furnishings, popular during Dr. Physick's time in the house. The unusually large city garden also contains plants popular in the 19th century.
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Please Touch Museum enriches the lives of children by creating learning opportunities through play. Keep in mind that this museum presents sensory challenges of noise and over-stimulation. Be prepared to sensory objects that promote regulation and calm in your child.
Powel House
Powel House was the residence of the last mayor of Philadelphia under the Crown. Visitors today can stroll through the room where the Washingtons danced on their wedding anniversary and view the elegant colonial garden.
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
A traditional-style Japanese house and nationally ranked garden in West Fairmount Park that reflects the history of Japanese culture in Philadelphia.
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The Franklin Institute
Experience live science happening all around you! Walk through the iconic, two-story tall Giant Heart, travel to faraway galaxies in the Fels Planetarium, see explosive, live science shows, and more—be sure to visit The Brain Bar where you can touch a real (plastinated) human brain. Fun for all ages!
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Tyler Arboretum
Tyler serves the Greater Philadelphia region through horticulture, education, and the preservation of natural lands.
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Waynesborough
Waynesborough is a sprawling property in Easttown Township that once was the residence of Revolutionary War hero “Mad” Anthony Wayne who served alongside George Washington.
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Wharton Esherick Museum
Wharton Esherick was a sculptor who worked primarily in wood, readily extending his unique forms to furniture, furnishings, utensils, interiors, buildings and more.
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Woodmere Art Museum
Woodmere is housed in a 19th-century stone Victorian mansion in Chestnut Hill. The Permanent Collection consists of more than 3,000 works of art, celebrating the art and artists of Philadelphia.
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Pittsburgh
Children’s Museum
Named as one of the top 15 children's museums, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a place that delights and inspires children, where they can take off on fantastic flights of imagination daily.
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Carnegie Science Center
The Science Center offers a very similar discount program for ACCESS cardholders. Their admission price is $3 per person for up to 4 household members. At the Science Center ACCESS holders can use both their SNAP (food stamp) cards or their Medical Benefit ACCESS cards.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Carnegie Museum also offer $2 per person admission to a family of 4. If you have a 5th member of your family, you can also use your Port Authority bus pass to get $1 off regular admission.
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The collection includes 900 paintings; approximately 100 sculptures; nearly 2,000 works on paper; more than 1,000 published and unique prints; and 4,000 photographs by the famous artist Andy Warhol. It offers $1 admission to families of 4.
