Did you know that your Ohio EBT Card grants you access to exclusive discounts and freebies? That’s right – if you’re currently have an Ohio Direction Card and are receiving food stamps or cash benefits, you can receive exclusive savings and discounts. This includes discounts on phone and internet service, free admission to museums and zoos in Ohio, discounted Amazon Prime and much more. To learn more about all the Ohio EBT Discounts available to you, continue reading below.
In this post, we will cover:
- National EBT Card Discounts
- Ohio EBT Discounts for 2023
- Discounted Cell Phone & Internet Service
- Free Museums and Admission with Ohio Direction Card
To get the complete list of all the discounts and freebies you can get with your Ohio Direction Card, continue reading below.
Ohio EBT Discounts & Freebies
Most Ohio EBT cardholders are not aware of the awesome benefits that come with their card. If you have a PA EBT Card, your card gets exclusive discounts and perks including discounted admission to museums, zoos, and art galleries, 50% discount on an Amazon Prime Membership and more.
In addition, your Ohio Direction Card also qualifies you for discounted or FREE cell phone and home internet plans.
In this post, we are going to share the most exciting Ohio EBT discounts, perks, and free stuff available to you.
National EBT Card Discounts
Below are the discounts that are available to all EBT Cardholders across the United States. These can all be redeemed with your Ohio EBT Card.
Amazon Prime EBT Discount for Ohio
If you have a Ohio EBT Direction Card, you can sign up and get over 50% OFF an Amazon Prime membership. The Amazon EBT Discount gives you all the great benefits that come with Prime membership at a fraction of the cost.
The regular Amazon Prime membership is $14.99 a month. However, if you have an EBT Card, you can get Prime Membership for $6.99.
In fact, Amazon was one of the first vendors approved for the USDA Online Purchasing Pilot. As a result, they were one of the first online retailers to accept EBT Cards online for delivery.
This means that a Prime membership allows you to order groceries online at Amazon with your EBT Card and get them delivered directly to your door!
Benefits of Amazon Prime EBT Discount
If you are not sure if the Amazon Prime EBT Discount is worth it, here is a summary of the what you get with your Amazon Prime membership:
FREE, Fast Delivery on Millions of Items
With Amazon Prime membership, you get fast, free shipping on over 50 million eligible items on Amazon.com. They have also rolled out a program recently that allows people who live in certain metropolitan areas to get FREE Same-Day Delivery on over a million items and FREE 2-hour delivery with Prime Now on daily essentials and groceries.
Instantly Stream TV Shows and Movies
One of the most popular features is the instant streaming of TV Shows and Movies. Your Prime membership includes instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows at no additional cost. You can stream all these on select Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, iPhones, tablets, and Android devices.
Other Benefits of Amazon Prime
- Buy groceries online with your Ohio EBT Card through Amazon Fresh and Pantry for delivery
- Over two million songs. Thousands of playlists and stations (On-demand, ad-free music streaming)
- Books, Magazines & More (Unlimited reading on any device)
- Original audio series from Audible (Unlimited listening to original audio series)
- Twitch Prime (Get free game content every month, exclusive discounts, plus loads more)
- All your photos, together at last (Free unlimited photo storage)
To learn more about how you can save over 50% on your Amazon Prime Membership, read our guide on Amazon Prime Discount for Ohio EBT.
Use the following link to add your Ohio EBT Card to your Amazon account -> Register your SNAP EBT Card.
EBT Card Discounts in Ohio for 2023
Below is the complete list of Ohio EBT discounts and freebies that you can get with your Ohio Direction Card.
Lifeline Program
If you are currently receiving Ohio food stamp benefits or cash assistance, you may qualify for FREE or low-cost home or cell phone service.
The Federal Lifeline Program provides affordable phone service to families that have an income below a certain level.
The discounted phone service program serves nearly 13 million Americans.
The Lifeline Program helps to lower the monthly cost of phone and internet service.
Eligible Lifeline participants will receive a $9.25 discount towards their monthly phone bill.
Discounted Cell Phone Service for Ohio Direction EBT
Below is a list of cell phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in Ohio.
This means that you are eligible for discounted cell phone service through any of the providers listed below.
Currently, there are 10 companies that participate in the Lifeline Program and offer discounted cell phone service in Ohio.
| Ohio Lifeline Discounted Cell Phone Service Providers for 2023 | ||
| Phone Service Provider | Phone Number | Type of Service |
| Air Voice Wireless* | 877-247-7799 | Cell Phone Service |
| Assurance Wireless* | 888-898-4888 | Cell Phone Service |
| Safelink Wireless* | 800-723-3546 | Cell Phone Service |
| Q Link Wireless* | 855-754-6543 | Cell Phone Service |
| Tempo Telecom* | 877-822-8501 | Cell Phone Service |
| Access Wireless* | 866-594-3644 | Cell Phone Service |
| Life Wireless* | 888-543-3620 | Cell Phone Service |
| StandUP Wireless* | 800-544-4441 | Cell Phone Service |
| American Broadband & Telecommunications* | 866-966-2628 | Cell Phone Service |
| Boomerang Wireless* | 866-488-8719 | Cell Phone Service |
Discounted Home Phone Service for Ohio EBT
Below is a list of home landline phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in Ohio.
This means that you are eligible for discounted home landline phone service through any of the providers listed below.
Currently, there are 28 companies that participate in the Lifeline Program and offer discounted fixed landline phone service in Ohio.
| Ohio Lifeline Discounted Home Phone Service Providers for 2023 | ||
| Phone Service Provider | Phone Number | Type of Service |
| Ottoville Mutual Telephone Co. | 419-453-3324 | Home Phone Service |
| Frontier Communications | 800-921-8101 | Home Phone Service |
| Cincinnati Bell Telephone* | 888-246-2355 | Home Phone Service |
| Minford Telephone Company/Falcon1.net | 740-820-2151 | Home Phone Service |
| TDS Telecom/Arcadia Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service |
| TDS Telecom/Little Miami Communications Corporation | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service |
| Windstream Communications* | 800-347-1991 | Home Phone Service |
| Consolidated Communications | 844-968-7224 | Home Phone Service |
| Conneaut Telephone Company* | 440-593-7140 | Home Phone Service |
| Ridgeville Telephone Company | 419-267-5185 | Home Phone Service |
| CenturyLink | 800-244-1111 | Home Phone Service |
| TDS Telecom/Continental Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service |
| TDS Telecom/The Vanlue Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service |
| Telephone Service Company* | 419-739-2200 | Home Phone Service |
| Doylestown Telephone Company | 330-658-2121 | Home Phone Service |
| McClure Telephone Company | 419-748-8008 | Home Phone Service |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company* | 419-859-2144 | Home Phone Service |
| Ayersville Telephone* | 800-362-2764 | Home Phone Service |
| The Chillicothe Telephone Company* | 740-772-8331 | Home Phone Service |
| The Champaign Telephone Company | 937-653-4000 | Home Phone Service |
| The Middle Point Home Telephone Company* | 800-831-6099 | Home Phone Service |
| Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association | 419-899-2121 | Home Phone Service |
| Glandorf Telephone Co., Inc. | 419-538-6987 | Home Phone Service |
| The Nova Telephone Company | 800-686-7826 | Home Phone Service |
| Wabash Mutual Telephone Company* | 800-988-1618 | Home Phone Service |
| The Arthur Telephone Company | 419-393-2233 | Home Phone Service |
| Sycamore Telephone Company* | 419-927-6012 | Home Phone Service |
| TDS Telecom/Oakwood Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service |
Discounted or Free Internet Service in Ohio
One of the most popular Ohio EBT Card discounts is free or discounted internet service.
The new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides low-income households with discounted or free internet.
The program provides eligible households with a $30 discount on their internet service each month.
Plus, you could also get a one-time $100 discount on the purchase of an eligible laptop, desktop or tablet.
You can combine the $30 ACP internet credit with your Lifeline phone service to save even more on your monthly phone and internet bill.
Who participates in the ACP Internet Program in Ohio?
Currently, Ohio has 109 internet providers that participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program.
This list includes Access Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Comcast Xfinity, Century Link, Cox, Boost Mobile, and many more.
ACP Internet Providers in Ohio
Ohio EBT Cardholders can choose from 64 mobile wifi internet providers or 74 home fixed internet providers.
Below is a list of all the Ohio companies participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program and offering discounted internet with the Ohio Direction Card.
| Ohio Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Internet Providers for 2023 | ||||
| Internet Provider Name | Phone Number | Type of Service | Free with ACP | Discounted Device |
| AT&T | 866-986-0963 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| MetroNet | 877-407-3224 | Home Internet | ||
| Spot On Networks, LLC | 877-768-6687 | Home Internet | ||
| Viasat | 855-463-9333 | Home Internet | ||
| Sycamore Telephone Company* | 419-927-6012 | Home Internet | ||
| Comcast (Xfinity) | 1-800-XFINITY | Home Internet | ||
| Bascom Mutual Telephone Company | 419-937-2222 | Home Internet | ||
| Consolidated Fiber, Inc. | 800-421-5863 | Home Internet | ||
| SWA Connect, LLC | 866-350-0222 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Telephone Service Company* | 800-831-6099 | Home Internet | ||
| Erie County Cablevision, Inc, | 419-724-9800 | Home Internet | ||
| FairlawnGig | 330-668-3300 | Home Internet | ||
| Belmont County Gig and Logan County Gig, Ohio Gig Holdings | 513-375-9993 | Home Internet | ||
| GreatWave Communications* | 440-593-7140 | Home Internet | ||
| TOAST.net Internet Service | 419-292-2200 | Home Internet | ||
| Windstream Communications, LLC* | 866-445-8084 | Home Internet | ||
| Maxsip Telecom Corporation | 866-629-7471 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| EARTHLINK, LLC | 888-327-8454 | Home Internet | ||
| altafiber* | 866-565-2210 | Home Internet | ||
| Massillon Cable TV, Inc. | 330-833-4134 | Home Internet | ||
| Buckeye Cablevision, Inc. | 419-724-9800 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | 800-492-5989 | Home Internet | ||
| Verizon Wireless | 800-922-0204 | Home Internet | ||
| Wabash* | 419-942-1111 | Home Internet | ||
| Imagine Networks | 877-677-0001 | Home Internet | ||
| Amplex Internet | 419-837-5015 | Home Internet | ||
| Brightspeed | 833-692-7773 | Home Internet | ||
| TDS Telecommunications Corporation | 888-225-5837 | Home Internet | ||
| Frontier Communications Corporation | 877-847-6091 | Home Internet | ||
| The Benton Ridge Telephone Company* | 800-589-3837 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Armstrong Utilities Inc. | 800-734-1146 | Home Internet | ||
| Telephone Service Company | 800-831-6099 | Home Internet | ||
| Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC | 844-407-6468 | Home Internet | ||
| W.A.T.C.H. TV Company | 800-589-3837 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Twigby | ACP Home Int | Home Internet | ||
| GMN Wireless Broadband | 740-472-2003 | Home Internet | ||
| U2 CONNECT NOW | 844-679-0909 | Home Internet | ||
| altafiber | 866-565-2210 | Home Internet | ||
| Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. | 800-734-1146 | Home Internet | ||
| Spectrum (Charter Communications Operating, LLC) | 866-980-3107 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| TM Telecomm Corp | 305-471-8467 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| MetaLINK Technologies, Inc. | 888-999-8002 | Home Internet | ||
| WOW! Internet Cable and Phone | 888-530-2711 | Home Internet | ||
| Windspeed Broadband, LLC | 800-282-4650 | Home Internet | ||
| Cox Communication | 866-439-1289 | Home Internet | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Path Communications LLC | 888-224-6958 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| RAA Data Services, Inc. | 330-271-9693 | Home Internet | ||
| Southern Ohio Communication Services, Inc. | 740-947-2409 | Home Internet | ||
| Synergy Internet | 855-779-6374 | Home Internet | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom, Inc. | 833-464-4688 | Home Internet | ||
| Suddenlink | 866-200-7610 | Home Internet | ||
| Culture Wireless | 404-254-6236 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| The Chillicothe Telephone Company* | 866-436-7163 | Home Internet | ||
| Ayersville Telephone Company* | 419-395-2222 | Home Internet | ||
| ECOMOBILE, INC. | 855-825-8855 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Lingo | 866-405-4646 | Home Internet | ||
| DigitalC | 216-777-3859 | Home Internet | ||
| PCs for People | 651-354-2552 | Home Internet | Yes | Yes |
| Cathect Communications, Inc | 866-961-9941 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Zito West Holding, LLC | 800-365-6988 | Home Internet | ||
| Medina Fiber | 330-366-2008 | Home Internet | ||
| JB-Nets Broadband Services | 740-446-2975 | Home Internet | ||
| Wabash Communications | 419-942-1111 | Home Internet | ||
| IgLou Internet Services | 502-966-3848 | Home Internet | ||
| Starry, Inc | 888-231-9403 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Middle Point Home Telephone Company* | 800-831-6099 | Home Internet | ||
| Cogeco US Finance, LLC d/b/a Breezeline | 888-536-9600 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Hughes Network Systems, LLC | 844-737-2700 | Home Internet | ||
| Nelsonville TV Cable Inc. | 740-753-2686 | Home Internet | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 800-354-4915 | Home Internet | ||
| Clear Wireless, LLC | 888-341-3471 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | 866-325-3222 | Home Internet | ||
| Mediacom LLC | 855-330-6918 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Crystal Broadband Networks, Inc. | 877-319-0328 | Home Internet | ||
| Dailytel Inc. | 883-999-0427 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Assurance Wireless* | 888-321-5880 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Sarver Wireless | 888-744-8950 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Insight Mobile, Inc. | 866-330-0902 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Excess Telecom, Inc. | 800-615-0898 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Rural4G | 870-451-0373 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Comlink Total Solutions Corp | 833-526-0200 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Gen Mobile, Inc | 833-528-1380 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Selectel Wireless | 877-218-5744 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| North American Local, LLC | 888-247-3903 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Cintex Wireless, LLC | 800-931-0141 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Tone Communication Services LLC | 800-515-8182 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, TracFone, Net10, Page Plus & Go Smart* | 833-333-9227 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| TM Telecomm Corp | 305-471-8467 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Q Link Wireless LLC* | 855-754-6543 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Life Wireless* | 888-543-3620 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | 1-800-XFINITY | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Ztar Mobile, Inc | 800-416-3003 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| IDT Domestic Telecom, Inc. | 800-689-0617 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| UVNV, Inc. | 888-777-0446 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| PCs for People | 651-354-2552 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Rogue Mobile Inc. | 407-686-1026 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| SafetyNet Wireless | 888-224-3213 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Global Connection Inc. of America* | 800-544-4441 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| InterConnection | 206-633-1517 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Sage Telecom Communications, LLC | 800-430-0443 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Boost Mobile | 866-402-7366 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Red Pocket, Inc | 888-993-3888 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Tempo Telecom, Inc.* | 833-998-3676 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Boftech | 248-905-1907 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Distribution LLC | 833-942-5299 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| SurgePhone Wireless LLC | 855-578-2677 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Boomerang Wireless, LLC* | 866-488-8719 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 888-863-8768 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Hello Mobile Telecom LLC | 888-854-3556 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| AT&T Mobility LLC | 866-986-0963 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Sano Health LLC | 866-970-7299 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Verizon Wireless | 800-922-0204 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| NewPhone Wireless, LLC | 855-204-3667 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Whoop Connect Inc. | 888-200-1076 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| US Connect | 877-732-7987 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Upward Mobile LLC | 404-487-0931 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Airtalk Wireless* | 855-924-7825 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Culture Wireless | 404-254-6236 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Unity Wireless Inc. | 800-701-3231 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| ECOMOBILE, INC. | 855-825-8855 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| American Assistance and Your Call Wireless* | 877-266-7212 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| K20 Wireless | 717-400-5573 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Torch Wireless | 877-998-6674 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Easy Wireless | 877-476-3451 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Go Technology Management, LLC | 877-223-1978 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Consolidated Communications, Inc. | 844-968-7224 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Xchange Telecom LLC | 646-722-7200 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Access Wireless* | 866-594-3644 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| human-I-T | 888-268-3921 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Hoop Wireless, LLC | 833-367-4667 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Clear Wireless, LLC | 888-341-3471 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| LTE Wireless | 877-388-2232 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Wireless Brands Co | 877-863-5911 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Boomerang Wireless, LLC | 866-488-8719 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Infiniti Mobile | 214-323-8000 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| AT&T | 866-986-0963 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| H2O Wireless | 888-543-3620 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Cricket Wireless | 844-246-8364 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
To learn more and find out how to apply, read our complete guide on how to get Discounted or Free Internet on Food Stamps in Ohio.
Free Ohio State Park Admission
Great Parks of Hamilton County is now offering free admission with your Ohio EBT Card on any Free Entry Day.
To access free admission with Ohio EBT, visit a Great Parks Visitor Center on any of the following Free Entry Days:
- July 17 – Great Parks Birthday
- September 28/29 – Great Outdoors Weekend & National Public Lands Day
- November 29 – Opt Outside (Glenwood Gardens, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods only)
You will be asked to show your Ohio Direction Card to receive your free annual Motor Vehicle Permit.
Discounted and FREE Admission in Ohio
As mentioned earlier, your Ohio Direction Card grants you discounted or FREE access to over 60 family-friendly destinations in Ohio.
Eligible locations include zoos, aquariums, museums, art galleries, botanical gardens and more.
To help, we’ve compiled a list of all the locations that offer discounted or free admission with your Ohio EBT Card.
To get the complete list, continue reading below.
Ohio Museums with Free and Discounted Admission
Below is the complete list of all the museums in Ohio offering discounted or free admission to Ohio EBT Cardholders.
The locations listed below offer admission fees ranging from FREE to $3.00 for individuals who have an Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid photo ID.
To receive discounted admission, present your Ohio Direction Card and a valid ID to gain access to any of the 60+ locations in Ohio.
Before you visit, please call the museum to confirm their discounted rate for Ohio Direction EBT Cardholders (whether it’s free admission or $3).
Here is the list of participating museums in Ohio:
Akron Art Museum
1 S High Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
Phone: (330) 376-9186
Website: akronartmuseum.org
American Sign Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
Phone: (513) 541-6366
Website: americansignmuseum.org
Ashland County Historical Society
420 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Phone: (419) 289-3111
Website: ashlandhistory.org
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 Deweese Parkway
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Phone: (937) 275-7431
Website: boonshoftmuseum.org
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, Ohio 44702
Phone: (330) 453-7666
Website: cantonart.org
Cincinnati History Museum
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Phone: (513) 287-7000
Website: cincymuseum.org
Cincinnati Museum of Natural History and Science
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Phone: (513) 287-7000
Website: cincymuseum.org
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone: (216) 721-5722
Website: wrhs.org
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone: (216) 231-4600
Website: cmnh.org
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 221-6801
Website: columbusmuseum.org
COSI – Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 228-2674
Website: cosi.org
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N
Dayton, Ohio 45405
Phone: (937) 223-4278
Website: daytonartinstitute.org
Dayton International Peace Museum
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: (937) 227-3223
Fort Laurens Museum
11067 Fort Laurens Road NW
Bolivar, Ohio 44612
Phone: (330) 874-2059
Website: fortlaurens.org
Fort Meigs Historic Site
29100 W River Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (419) 874-4121
Website: fortmeigs.org
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House
85 S Greenmount Avenue
Springfield, Ohio 45505
Website: westcotthouse.org
Georgian Museum
105 E Wheeling Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 654-9923
Website: thegeorgianmuseum.org
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road
Bath, Ohio 44210
Phone: (330) 666-3711
Website: wrhs.org
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
2950 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Phone: (513) 751-0651
Website: stowehousecincy.org
Historic Zoar Village
198 Main Street
Zoar, Ohio 44697
Phone: (330) 874-3211
Website: historiczoarvillage.com
Hower House
60 Fir Hill
Akron, Ohio 44304
Website: howerhouse.org
The Institute for Human Science and Culture
73 S College Street
Akron, Ohio 44325
Phone: (330) 972-7285
Website: uakron.edu
Kent State University Museum
515 Hilltop Drive
Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: (330) 672-3450
Website: kent.edu
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 593-0575
Website: maltzmuseum.org
Maritime Museum of Sandusky
125 Meigs Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Website: sanduskymaritime.org
Massillon Museum
121 Lincoln Way E
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Phone: (330) 833-4061
Website: massillonmuseum.org
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
800 Mc Kinley Monument Drive NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
Phone: (330) 455-7043
Website: mckinleymuseum.org
Medici Museum of Art
9350 E Market Street
Warren, Ohio 44484
Phone: (330) 856-2120
Website: medicimuseum.art
Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Website: holocaustandhumanity.org
National Museum of Psychology
73 S College Street
Akron, Ohio 44325
Phone: (330) 972-7285
Website: uakron.edu
National Packard Museum
1899 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio 44483
Phone: (330) 394-1899
Website: packardmuseum.org
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Website: nationalvmm.org
Ohio History Center & Ohio Village
800 E 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
Phone: (614) 297-2300
Website: ohiohistory.org
Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Website: mlb.com
Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum
325 E Iron Avenue
Dover, Ohio 44622
Phone: (330) 343-7040
Website: doverhistory.org
The Shaker Historical Society and Museum
16740 South Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
Phone: (216) 921-1201
Website: shakerhistoricalsociety.org
Sherman House Museum
137 E Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 687-5891
Website: shermanhouse.org
Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site
1401 Springhill Lane NE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Phone: (330) 833-6749
Website: springhillhistorichome.org
Springfield Museum of Art
107 Cliff Park Road
Springfield, Ohio 45504
Phone: (937) 325-4673
Website: springfieldart.net
The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio
Akron, Ohio 44308
Website: summithistory.org
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: (513) 241-0343
Website: taftmuseum.org
Trumbull County Historical Society
328 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio 44483
Phone: (330) 394-4653
Website: trumbullcountyhistory.org
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Website: wexarts.org
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
55 S 1st Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
Phone: (740) 349-9277
Website: attheworks.org
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor
151 W Wood Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Website: ohiohistory.org
Free or Discounted Children’s Museums in Ohio
Below is a list of all the children’s museums in Ohio that offer free or discounted admission to eligible households.
There are currently 9 children’s museums that offer an Ohio EBT Discount.
AHA! A Hands-On Adventure, A Children’s Museum
1708 River Valley Cir S
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 653-1010
Website: aha4kids.org
Akron Children’s Museum
216 S Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
Phone: (330) 396-6103
Website: akronkids.org
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 Deweese Parkway
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Phone: (937) 275-7431
Website: boonshoftmuseum.org
Children’s Museum of Findlay
1800 Tiffin Ave #201
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Phone: (567) 250-9616
Website: cmfindlay.com
Cincinnati Children’s Museum
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Phone: (513) 287-7000
Website: cincymuseum.org
COSI – Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 228-2674
Website: cosi.org
Little Buckeye Children’s Museum
44 W 4th Street
Mansfield, Ohio 44902
Website: littlebuckeye.org
Science & Play Intersect (SPI)
Mt Vernon, Ohio 43050
Website: spi-mountvernon.org
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
55 S 1st Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
Phone: (740) 349-9277
Website: attheworks.org
Discounted Zoo Admission with Ohio EBT
There are several zoos in Ohio that offer discounted admission to Ohio EBT Direction Cardholders.
Before you visit, please call the zoo directly to confirm their discounted rate with your Ohio Direction Card.
The following locations offer a discount with your Ohio EBT Card:
Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo is offering discounted admission and membership to Ohio EBT benefit recipients.
Discounts range from free to $3.00 per person.
For more information, please contact the Akron Zoo directly.
Address: 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44307
Phone Number: (330) 375-2550
Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo offers a yearly Family Access Membership to eligible Ohio families at the discounted price of $45 per year.
Address: 4850 W Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
Phone Number: (614) 645-3400
For more information about the Columbia Zoo discount for Ohio Direction Cardholders, visit their website here.
Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo is offering discounted tickets and season passes to Ohio food stamps recipients.
The Zoo Access for All program encourages families and individuals of all backgrounds to visit the zoo and build lifelong memories.
Discounted tickets range from $6 per adult and $3 per child or senior.
Address: 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone Number: (513) 281-4700
For more information about the Cincinnati Zoo discount for Ohio Direction Cardholders, visit their website.
Free Botanical Garden Discount in Ohio
Cincinnati Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone: (216) 721-1600
Website: cbgarden.org
The Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown Road
Newark, Ohio 43056
Phone: (740) 323-2355
Website: dawesarb.org
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203
Phone: (614) 715-8000
Website: fpconservatory.org
Kingwood Center Gardens
50 Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Website: kingwoodcenter.org
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, Ohio 44303
Website: stanhywet.org
Discounted Aquarium Admission in Ohio
Benefits of the Family Access Membership include:
- FREE admission for 12 months
- FREE parking and digital magazine, the Beastly Banner
- 10% discount in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium gift shops
- Discounts at Safari Golf Club, Educational Classes, and Camp Offerings
- Discounts on Zoombezi Bay single-day tickets and season passes (excluding Gold members)
- Discounted add-on rates for The Wilds memberships
- 50% discount on Open-Air Safari Tours at The Wilds
- Access to member-only events
Families eligible for the discounted aquarium membership must be receiving food stamps (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), WIC or Medicaid benefits.
For more information about the Columbia Zoo discount for Ohio Direction Cardholders, call them at 614-645-3400 or visit their website.
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Ohio EBT Discounts Summary
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In the meantime, be sure to check out our other articles on Ohio EBT:
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