Museums for All

Museums for All

The National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum are proud to participate in the Museums for All program. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) receive $2.00 admission (up to 4 guests) to the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum.

Museums for All is a national access program consisting of more than 1,400 participating organizations that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. Reduced rate admission is available during all normal operating hours at participating museums to up to four individuals per Electronics Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and corresponding photo ID.

Make a Reservation:

Museums for All: $2.00 (For SNAP participants/EBT Card holders)

Purchase Admission Here

Eligible Benefits Programs:

Guests who participate in the following benefits programs qualify for Museums for All admission to the National Comedy Center and the Lucy Desi Museum. To receive this admission, please present your program card and a valid photo ID.

SNAP EBT
WIC Benefits
Medicaid

If you have questions about the Museums for All program, please visit their website. For specific questions about Museums for All and the National Comedy Center/Lucy Desi Museum, please call us at 716-484-2222 or email us at [email protected].

Additional Information:

Museums for All access applies to general admission tickets to the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum, including those who are eligible for other discounted admission including Chautauqua County Residents, Senior (60+), Youth (13-17), Child (6-12), Active Military and Veterans, and College Students.

Museum for All access does not apply to group admissions, including but not limited to student groups, field trips, venue rentals, and similar events.

P-EBT (Pandemic Electronics Benefits Transfer) cards do not meet the program requirements for Museums for All.

Museums for All general admission reservations made online at ComedyCenter.org/Tickets do not qualify for the $2 advance reservation savings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to register for anything?

Registration is encouraged, but not required. You can make an online reservation here.

Do I pay with my SNAP EBT card?

No, your SNAP EBT card is only for identification purposes, showing that you meet the criteria. Your $2 per person costs must be paid for with alternate methods (cash, credit cards, etc.)

I have one eligible benefits card. How many people can get the Museums for All rate with that card?

Each SNAP EBT card/eligible benefits card allows up to four people, including the card holder, to get the Museums for All rate.

Can I use my SNAP EBT card from another state?

Yes! We accept SNAP EBT cards/eligible benefits cards from any state, not just New York State where we are located.

I'm the cardholder, do I need to present during the visit?

Yes, the program is designed so that the person who qualifies for eligible benefits is in attendance.

Is there a limit to how many times I can visit?

You can come back as many times as you wish—there is no limit.