Free and low-cost family activities in Georgia

35 entries for Georgia (2 programs and places, 33 Museums for All participants) plus the multi-state programs below. Last verified 2026-10-17. Coverage is growing; this is not a complete list.

Verify before you go. Free days, prices and eligibility change; confirm with the organizer.

Parks, places and programs in Georgia

Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)

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Parking at Georgia State Parks is $10 per vehicle per day (vehicle of up to 12 passengers) and an annual ParkPass is $70. The annual ParkPass is listed at 50% off for seniors 62 and older and 25% off for active military and veterans; discounted passes have to be bought in person. ParkPasses are not valid at state historic sites, which charge separate admission.

Who it's for: Everyone

How: Buy at park kiosks, by QR code on arrival or at park offices; annual passes online or at park offices.

Source: official page · more · more · Last verified 2026-10-17. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.

Georgia library ParkPass and Historic Sites Family Pass checkout

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Georgia residents who hold a public library card can borrow a ParkPass and a Historic Site Pass. The ParkPass covers the daily state-park parking fee; the Historic Sites Family Pass covers admission to state historic sites for up to 2 visitors. Supplies are limited.

Who it's for: Georgia public library cardholders

How: Find participating libraries through the Georgia Public Library Service link on the Things to Know page.

Source: official page · Last verified 2026-10-17. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.

Museums for All participants in Georgia (33)

Per the official participating-museums list (retrieved 2026-10-17): visitors showing a SNAP EBT card and photo ID get reduced admission from free to $5 for up to four people per card. The official list does not state each museum's own price, so confirm hours and prices with the museum before you go.

Atlanta Contemporary Atlanta, GA
Chehaw Park & Zoo Albany, GA
ChildrenConnect Museum Newnan, GA
Children’s Museum of Atlanta Atlanta, GA
Columbus Botanical Garden Columbus, GA
David J. Sencer CDC Museum Atlanta, GA
Flint RiverQuarium Albany, GA
Georgia Museum of Art Athens, GA
Georgia State Railroad Museum Savannah, GA
Historic Oakland Foundation Atlanta, GA
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) Oakwood, GA
Jepson Center – Telfair Museums Savannah, GA
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum Savannah, GA
Lapham-Patterson House Thomasville, GA
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Madison, GA
McFadden Nature Center Donalsonville, GA
The Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station Valdosta, GA
Museum of Arts and Sciences Macon, GA
Museum of Design Atlanta Atlanta, GA
Old Fort Jackson Savannah, GA
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters – Telfair Museums Savannah, GA
Pin Point Heritage Museum Savannah, GA
Savannah Children’s Museum Savannah, GA
Savannah History Museum Savannah, GA
SCAD Museum of Art Savannah, GA
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Savannah, GA
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Kennesaw, GA
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art Buckhead, GA
Telfair Academy – Telfair Museums Savannah, GA
Thomasville History Center Thomasville, GA
Thronateeska Heritage Center Albany, GA
Tybee Island Marine Science Center Tybee Island, GA
The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Atlanta, GA

Programs that apply in many states

Some of these list examples from specific libraries or states; check that the program is offered where you live.

Museums for All (SNAP EBT card admission)

Low costProgram / passMultiple states

Free to $5 admission for up to 4 people per SNAP EBT card at participating museums (1,600+ nationwide). EBT cards from any state are accepted.

Who it's for: EBT cardholders

How: Bring your EBT card and a photo ID. No registration. Each museum sets its own rate and some ask for walk-in purchase, so check the museum page.

Participating list by state: see source. Rates vary by museum.

Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.

Bank of America Museums on Us

Free days / free for someProgram / passMultiple states

Free general admission on the first full weekend of every month to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders at participating museums. Next weekend: Nov 7-8, 2026.

Who it's for: Bank of America / Merrill cardholders

How: Show your active card and a government photo ID. One general admission per cardholder; special exhibitions excluded. Check the museum's listing on the Bank of America map.

Not a Bank of America endorsement; this is an informational listing with no affiliation.

Source: official page · Last verified 2026-10-17. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.

Every Kid Outdoors (4th grade pass)

FreeProgram / passMultiple states

2026-27 school year pass: free entry at federal lands and waters (national parks, wildlife refuges, etc.) for the 4th grader, all children under 16 and up to 3 adults in one private vehicle. Expires Aug 31, 2027.

Who it's for: Families with a 4th grader

How: The 4th grader completes a short online activity and prints a paper voucher at EveryKidOutdoors.gov (this site does not ask for or collect information about you or your child). Does not cover state parks, parking, camping or tours.

Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.

Library museum and park passes

DiscountedProgram / passMultiple states

Many public libraries lend or reserve free or discounted passes for museums, zoos, farms and parks. Examples: Boston Public Library lists Boston Children's Museum at $12 per person for up to 4; Oxford (MA) and Athol (MA) list free-admission passes to several museums; Attleboro (MA) lists a free RISD Museum pass.

Who it's for: Library cardholders (rules vary by library)

How: Search your own library's website for 'museum passes'. Each library has its own pass list, reservation system and return rules. Passes are limited and set by the participating attractions.

Example pages only; your library's list will differ.

Source: official page · more · more · more · Last verified 2026-10-17. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.

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