Access Pass Program

Indianapolis cultural institutions are proud to join forces to make fun family learning more accessible. Families that meet the requirements listed below can visit all participating locations for just $2 per family member per visit, for up to two adults and dependent youth living in the household. Indiana residents actively enrolled in these programs qualify:

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Healthy Indiana Plan (Basic and Plus)
Hoosier Care Connect
Hoosier Healthwise Insurance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Hoosier Works
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Traditional Medicaid
Valid Indiana foster care license
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Looking for more information? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Visit the Access Pass blog to stay up-to-date on what's happening at Access Pass partner institutions.

Apply online

Follow these steps to submit your free application:

Add the “Access Pass” item to your cart.
Complete the check-out process.
Upload photos of your required documents*.
Click “Submit.”
Your application will be reviewed within five business days. You will receive an email after review.

Click "Add to Cart" to begin the free application process.

*Required documents

1. Proof of enrollment in ONE of the qualifying programs:

For proof of enrollment in Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), please submit the Notice of Eligibility Determination. If you need a replacement copy of your Notice for Eligibility Determination document, contact the local agency (food bank or CICOA).
For proof of enrollment in Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise Insurance, SNAP, or TANF, please submit the proof of eligibility letter issued by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. The letter must be issued in the primary adult cardholder’s name and verify program enrollment for the current year. Verification of benefits may also be accessed from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Benefits Portal, fssabenefits.in.gov. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to obtain your verification of benefits.

2. State-issued photo ID card. This can include:

Driver's license
State-issued ID card
Passport

The name on the photo ID must match an adult name on the letter. Employee and student IDs are not accepted. You can get an Indiana state issued photo ID card at all Indiana BMV branches. For more information on obtaining an Indiana photo ID, Visit in.gov/bmv.

Apply in-person

To enroll in or renew an existing Access Pass in-person, qualifying families can visit any of the participating venues listed below (except Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and the NCAA Hall of Champions) with required documentation and completed Access Pass application. The qualifying adult must be present when enrolling or utilizing benefits. Discount will not be honored if required documentation verifying enrollment eligibility is not available. Download the policies (English) (Spanish) to be sure you qualify.

Download the application (English) Descargar la aplicación (español)

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Participating locations

BellaBoo's: a Children's Play & Discovery Center

$2 general admission per family member per visit. (some special events and exhibits may not be included)

For more information about BellaBoo's, call 219-963-2070 or visit lakecountyparks.com/262/Bellaboos.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

$2 general admission per family member per visit to The Children's Museum and the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience (some special events and exhibits may not be included; Carousel rides and the annual Haunted House are not included)
Free parking
10% discount in the museum's Food Court
Discounted price for Starpoint Summer Camp

For more information about The Children's Museum, call 317-334-4000.

Conner Prairie

$2 general admission per family member per visit (some special events and exhibits may not be included; balloon rides are not included)
Free parking

For more information about Conner Prairie call 317-776-6000 or visit connerprairie.org.

Crispus Attucks Museum

$2 general admission per family member per visit
Visits need to be booked ahead of time as the museum operates during Crispus Attucks High School’s opening hours
Free parking in front of museum entrance

For more information about Crispus Attucks Museum, call 317-409-5281 or visit Crispus Attucks Museum.

Dance Kaleidoscope

$2 general admission per family member per visit
Please call us to reserve your tickets ahead of time
Special Access Pass rates for any family member who wants to enroll in dance classes

For more information about Dance Kaleidoscope, call 317-419-2830 or visit dancekal.org.

The Eiteljorg Museum

$2 general admission per family member per visit (some special events and exhibits may not be included)
Validated parking

For more information about The Eiteljorg Museum, call 317-636-WEST (9378) or visit eiteljorg.org.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

$2 general admission per family member per visit
Free parking is available directly behind the Museum—unless there is an event happening next door in the Arts United Center (parking is $5 on evenings of events)

For more information about Fort Wayne Museum of Art, call 260-422-6467 or visit fwmoa.org.

The Indiana Historical Society

$2 general admission per family member per visit—some special events and exhibits may not be included
Free parking

For more information about the Indiana Historical Society, call 317-232-1882 or visit indianahistory.org.

Indiana Repertory Theatre

$2 tickets per family member per visit
To purchase tickets to IRT productions: Visit or call the IRT Ticket Office at 317-635-5252
In-person tickets are available one week before the desired performance date (excludes Opening Nights); ID and Access Pass must be presented each time; for virtual tickets to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, you will be asked to email a copy of your Access Pass card, and your request will be processed in 48 hours
For parking information visit irtlive.com/your-visit/parking

For more information about Indiana Repertory Theatre, call 317-635-5252 or visit irtlive.com.

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites in Indianapolis

$2 general admission per family member per visit (some special events and exhibits may not be included—visiting the IMAX Theater is not included in the $2 general admission

For more information about Indiana State Museum, call 317-232-1637 or visit indianamuseum.org.

Indianapolis Ballet

$2 general admission per family member per visit (excluding opening show nights).
Free parking is available at Newfields. 4000 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208

For more information about Indianapolis Ballet, call 317-955-7525 or visit indyballet.org.

Indianapolis Children's Choir

$2 general admission per family member per visit by appointment only
Free parking. Park in the parking lot and enter through Door 1 at the front of the building
Accessibility lift located within building

For more information about the Indianapolis Children's Choir call 317-940-9640 or visit icchoir.org.

INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MUSEUM

$2 admission tickets per family member per visit
To purchase admission tickets to INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MUSEUM: Visit or call 317-492-6784
For parking information visit indyracingmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/

For more information about INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MUSEUM, call 317-492-6784 or visit indyracingmuseum.org/

Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections, Inc

$2 general admission per family member per visit by appointment only
Free museum parking and additional free city parking
Audio tours and transcripts of tours in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin are available
Hands-on tactile roombox as well as space for push-wheelchairs

For more information about the Museum of Miniatures Houses and Other Collections, Inc call 317-575-9466 or visit museumofminiatures.org.

The NCAA Hall of Champions

$2 general admission per family member per visit (guided tours and some special events may not be included)

For more information about The NCAA Hall of Champions, call 317-916-HALL (4255) or visit ncaahallofchampions.org.

Newfields

$2 general admission per family member per visit
Free parking

For more information about Newfields, call 317-923-1331 or visit discovernewfields.org.

RHYTHM! DISCOVERY CENTER

$2 tickets per family member per visit
To purchase tickets to RHYTHM! DISCOVERY CENTER: Visit or call the Ticket Office at 317-275-9030
For parking information visit rhythmdiscoverycenter.org/directions/

For more information about RHYTHM! DISCOVERY CENTER, call 317-275-9030 or visit rhythmdiscoverycenter.org.

Terre Haute Children's Museum

$2 general admission per family member per visit (some special events and exhibits may not be included)
Free two-hour street parking

For more information about the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, call 812-235-5548 or visit thchildrensmuseum.com.

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, and Technology in Bloomington

$2 general admission per family member per visit (some special events and exhibits may not be included)
Metered on-street parking; paid parking garage a half block away

For more information about WonderLab, call 812-337-1337 or visit wonderlab.org.