Here’s great news for Florida EBT Cardholders. Did you know you can get free admission with EBT Card to museums and other family-friendly places nationwide, like Aquarium and Zoos? In this post, we will explain what the “free admission with Florida EBT” card is about and who is eligible.
Also, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about the program.
We have compiled the list below for your convenience.
This post about the “free admission with Florida EBT” program will cover:
- What is Free Admission with EBT Program?
- Free Admissions with Florida EBT
- FAQs about Florida EBT and EBT Discounts
What is Free Admission with EBT Program?
If you currently have an Florida EBT, you are eligible for free or discounted admission to over 600 museums nationwide.
This program is sponsored by Museums for All, and includes access to all types of museums — including art, history, natural history/anthropology, and general museums, children’s museums, science centers, planetariums, nature centers, historic houses/sites, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums.
Although the program is targeted at Food Stamps EBT Cardholders, many sites allow EBT cards from other programs, including:
- WIC EBT Card
- EBT Card from TANF
- EBT Card from General Cash Assistance
Participating museums provide reduced admission, ranging from free to $3.00, to visitors presenting their EBT card.
Free Admission with Florida EBT
The Florida museums listed below all offer individual admission fees ranging from FREE to $3.00 to individuals and families who have a Florida EBT Card, and a valid form of photo ID.
This reduced rate is available during all normal operating hours to up to four individuals per EBT card.
For other places around the country that offer Free or discounted admissions for EBT cardholders, click here.
Morean Arts Center
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 United States
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 United States
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Bradenton, Florida 34205 United States
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota, Florida 34243
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa, Florida 33602 United States
Glazer Children’s Museum
Tampa, Florida 33602 United States
Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa, Florida 33602 United States
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
Tampa, Florida 33617
Explorations V Children’s Museum
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Punta Gorda, Florida 33982 United States
Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek
Kissimmee, Florida 34746 United States
Orange County Regional History Center
Orlando, Florida 32801 United States
Florida Museum of Natural History
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples, Florida 34112 United States
Museum of Art – DeLand
DeLand, Florida 32720 United States
Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Quincy, Florida 32351 United States
Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 United States
Museum of Discovery and Science
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 United States
History Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 United States
The Bass
Miami Beach, Florida 33139 United States
Florida Keys History & Discovery Center
Islamorada, Florida 33036 United States
Pensacola Museum of Art
Pensacola, Florida 32502
T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum
Pensacola, Florida 32508
FAQs about Florida EBT and EBT Discounts
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Free admission with Florida EBT and Florida EBT Discounts.
Is Tampa Zoo free with an EBT card?
Unfortunately, the Tampa Zoo does not offer discounted or Free admissions for Florida EBT cardholders.
However, active-duty military and veterans can get $4 off per ticket on up to 4 tickets.
All you have to do is bring a form of ID to verify your military status and purchase your tickets at the front gate ticket windows.
What Grocery Stores Accept Florida EBT for Delivery?
As of April 2020, you can use your Florida EBT card to make purchases online.
You can purchase groceries online for home delivery using your Florida EBT card at Walmart and Amazon as the tweet below shows.
Florida participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) can use their EBT cards to buy groceries online beginning Thursday. https://t.co/yZrfHorYaz
— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) April 14, 2020
Furthermore, groceries can also be purchased online for pick up at participating BJs Wholesale Club.
Also, you can use your EBT card at Aldi stores through the grocery shopping App – Instacart. For further instructions, click here.
Does Instacart Accept Florida EBT?
Yes, Instacart accepts EBT for same-day delivery and pickup at participating retailers.
Aldi shoppers can place online orders via Instacart and enter EBT-card information at checkout for items covered under the list of eligible food stamps items.
Furthermore, a credit or debit card must be used for non-eligible costs, including delivery and service fees, taxes, tips, and bottle deposit fees in some states.
What Restaurants accept EBT in Florida?
Since 1977, the Restaurant Meals Program has been an important part of the food stamps program.
It enables qualified elderly, disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients to buy food at authorized restaurants.
Any state or county can enroll in the Restaurant Meals Program.
The purpose of the program is to help expand food access to those who do not have a place to store and cook food, who may not be able to prepare food, or who don’t have access to a grocery store.
Unfortunately, the state of Florida does not participate in the Restaurant Meals Program.
Therefore, you will not be able to use your Florida EBT card to purchase food at restaurants, even if you meet the eligibility requirements for the program.
We will provide an update here as soon as the state of Florida decides to offer the program.
How do I get Amazon Prime EBT Discount for $5.99?
If you have an Florida EBT Card, you can now sign up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount and get all the great benefits that come with Prime membership, at a fraction of the cost.
The regular Amazon Prime membership is $12.99 a month. However, if you have an EBT Card, you can get Prime Membership for $5.99. That’s over 50% off the regular price.
Given that Amazon is part of the USDA pilot of vendors approved to accept food stamps online for delivery, prime membership is going to be a great thing to have.
Sign up for Amazon Prime EBT DiscountTo get Amazon Prime Discount at $5.99, click the link above or the image below.
How do I pay with Florida EBT on Amazon?
EBT cardholders in Florida can now use their SNAP benefits to shop and purchase food online on Amazon for delivery.
Continue reading below for a step-by-step process on how to add your Florida EBT card to an Amazon account and shop online for delivery.
How it Works
To shop online for groceries with your Florida EBT card, follow the instructions below.
Step 1 – Visit Amazon SNAP EBT Page
The first step to paying with SNAP on Amazon is to visit the Amazon SNAP EBT website. Click here to be taken there.
Once there, click on the “Add your SNAP EBT card” link as shown in the image below.
Step 2 – Login to your Amazon account
Next, you will be taken to a page like the one below where you will be required to log in to your Amazon account.
If you do not have an Amazon account, click on the “Create your Amazon account” as shown in the screenshot below.
Once you have created your account, proceed by entering your email and password to sign-in.
Step 3 – Add your SNAP EBT Card
Once logged in, enter your EBT food stamps card to your Amazon account.
Type in your complete SNAP EBT card number and “Continue”.
Next, you may be asked to enter your delivery zip code.
Follow the instructions to complete adding your SNAP EBT card to your Amazon account.
Step 4 – Shop for Amazon Groceries Online
When your EBT Card is added you can begin shopping for your groceries online.
You can use Amazon Grocery
and Amazon Fresh to purchase groceries online.
As an EBT cardholder, you have FREE access to Amazon Fresh when you add your SNAP EBT card.
Step 5 – Enter your PIN to Checkout
When you are done shopping and are ready to checkout, proceed as usual. At checkout select “EBT” as payment.
After that, enter your 4-digit PIN for your EBT Card to place your order.
For help, see our screenshot below.
Please note, you cannot use your food stamp benefits or EBT Card to pay for shipping or delivery fees.
If you do not have Amazon Prime and would like free delivery, be sure to meet the free shipping minimums for each program.
When Will my Florida Food Stamps Be Deposited?
In Florida, Food Stamp Benefits are deposited into EBT Card accounts from the 1st to the 28th of every month.
When your payment is deposited depends on the 9th and 8th digits of your case number (READ BACKWARDS), dropping the 10th digit.
Here is the schedule:
| If the 9th and 8th digit of your Case number is | Benefits are deposited on the |
| 00-03 | 1st of the month |
| 04-06 | 2nd of the month |
| 07-10 | 3rd of the month |
| 11-13 | 4th of the month |
| 14-17 | 5th of the month |
| 18-20 | 6th of the month |
| 21-24 | 7th of the month |
| 25-27 | 8th of the month |
| 28-31 | 9th of the month |
| 32-34 | 10th of the month |
| 35-38 | 11th of the month |
| 39-41 | 12th of the month |
| 42-45 | 13th of the month |
| 46-48 | 14th of the month |
| 49-53 | 15th of the month |
| 54-57 | 16th of the month |
| 58-60 | 17th of the month |
| 61-64 | 18th of the month |
| 65-67 | 19th of the month |
| 68-71 | 20th of the month |
| 72-74 | 21st of the month |
| 75-78 | 22nd of the month |
| 79-81 | 23rd of the month |
| 82-85 | 24th of the month |
| 86-88 | 25th of the month |
| 89-92 | 26th of the month |
| 93-95 | 27th of the month |
| 96-99 | 28th of the month |
*Cash benefits are made available on the 1st through the 3rd day of every month.
Once your benefits are deposited into your account, you can begin using them with your Florida EBT card to purchase eligible food items.
Free Admission with Florida EBT Summary
Here’s the bottom line:
If you have a Florida SNAP EBT card (Florida EBT), you are eligible for free or discounted admission to over 600 museums nationwide.
Participating museums provide reduced admission, ranging from free to $3.00.
One EBT card can be used to gain entry into any of these destinations for up to 4 individuals to take advantage of the free or reduced fee.
Questions?
We hope this post on Free Admission with Florida EBT was helpful.
If you have further questions about the Florida EBT Card or EBT discounts in general, please let us know in the comments section below.
Be sure to check out our other articles about Florida EBT and EBT Cards in general, including:
Flordia EBT Card Questions and Answers
Florida EBT Card Login
How to Request a Replacement Florida Food Stamps Card
Florida EBT Deposit Schedule
