The Minnesota Children’s Museum will provide free admission through November to families enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, museum officials announced Thursday.
The St. Paul museum is offering free admission through its All Play program, which is funded in part by the state Department of Education. The All Play program provides discounted museum admission and memberships to those that qualify, which includes families receiving benefits through EBT, WIC or the National School Lunch Program.
“When families in our community are struggling, we all feel it,” said Dianne Krizan, the museum’s president, in a statement. “Losing access to a critical program like SNAP puts tremendous stress on parents and caregivers, and kids feel that anxiety, too.
We want to support families by offering much-needed joy, smiles and togetherness during this difficult time.”
More than 440,000 Minnesotans, including 152,000 children, rely on SNAP benefits each month, which are set to be suspended as part of the federal government shutdown.
From Thursday through November, the museum is waiving the $5 ticket price for families that qualify for the All Play program. Income-qualified families may purchase an annual membership for $45 which allows unlimited visits for one year.
“Play helps,” Krizan said. “Play relieves stress and anxiety. That’s good for kids and adults alike.”
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Families enrolled in SNAP can get free tickets at mcm.org/all-play or at the museum box office. They will need to show proof of All Play eligibility with an EBT card, WIC card or National School Lunch Program eligibility letter when they check in.
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in state aid for food shelves on Monday. The money will be distributed to The Food Group, tasked with distributing the funds throughout Minnesota’s roughly 300 food shelves, with the aim of prioritizing SNAP recipients.
To read more about food programs in Minnesota, visit twincities.com/2025/10/29/minnesota-food-shelves-snap-recipients.
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