Your Arkansas EBT card does a lot more than buy groceries. In 2026, Arkansas food stamp recipients can get into the Little Rock Zoo for $2 per person, visit the Museum of Discovery for $2 per person, explore the Arkansas Air & Military Museum for $2.50 per person, and get free admission to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — plus access half-price Amazon Prime, double your produce dollars at Harps and Hays grocery stores, and receive energy bill assistance and free phone service.
Arkansas has one of the most underutilized collections of EBT perks in the South. This guide covers all of them — organized by city, with exact prices, eligibility details, and answers to the questions Arkansas SNAP recipients search for most.
A Note on Arkansas’s SNAP Program
Arkansas’s SNAP program is administered by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of County Operations. Benefits are loaded monthly onto your Arkansas EBT card. When venues ask to see a “SNAP card” or “EBT card,” your Arkansas EBT card is what you present.
At museums, zoos, and cultural sites, you show your EBT card and a valid photo ID at the ticket window to access the discounted rate. Your EBT balance cannot be used to pay for admission — the card is only used to verify your enrollment. You pay any remaining admission fee with cash, debit, or credit card.
A note on out-of-state cards: most Arkansas Museums for All participants accept EBT cards from any state, since Museums for All is a national program. Venues with Arkansas-only restrictions are noted below.
Amazon Prime — Half Price for Arkansas SNAP Recipients
Arkansas SNAP recipients qualify for Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month — less than half the standard $14.99 monthly rate. Prime membership includes free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and the ability to shop SNAP-eligible groceries through Amazon Fresh in qualifying areas.
Sign up for discounted Amazon Prime here — verify your SNAP enrollment by uploading a photo of your Arkansas EBT card or a recent benefit letter. A credit or debit card is required as a backup payment method. The $6.99 monthly fee cannot be charged to your EBT balance. A free 30-day trial is available if you have never had Amazon Prime before.
Little Rock — Zoo, Science, History, and Art
Little Rock holds the strongest concentration of EBT discounts in Arkansas, with four Museums for All participants and one of the best zoo deals in the state.
Little Rock Zoo — $2 per person for up to six people with a valid EBT or SNAP card, presented at the ticket booth. Compare that to regular admission of $12 to $16 per person — a family of four saves over $40 on a single visit. The Little Rock Zoo is home to more than 700 animals representing over 200 species from around the world, including African lions, gorillas, orangutans, cheetahs, zebras, Komodo dragons, California sea lions, meerkats, and a bald eagle aviary. The zoo also features a carousel, train ride, and a children’s splash zone during summer months. Admission must be purchased in person at the ticket booth with your EBT card and a photo ID.
Museum of Discovery (Little Rock) — $2 per person for up to six people with a valid EBT or SNAP card. The Museum of Discovery is Arkansas’s premier hands-on science and technology museum, located in the River Market district of Little Rock. The museum features interactive exhibits including a Guinness World Record-holding musical bipolar Tesla coil — one of the most dramatic electrical demonstrations in any US science museum. Other exhibits include a bed of nails, electricity generation experiments, Arkansas natural history displays, a Small Fry Fish Camp for children aged 6 and under, and a Curiosity Spot gallery. The museum was originally founded in 1927 and is one of the oldest continuously operating science museums in the South. Show your EBT card and photo ID at the admissions desk.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (Little Rock) — FREE admission with a valid EBT or SNAP card. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts reopened in 2023 following a major renovation and expansion, making it one of the newest and most impressive art museum facilities in the region. The museum houses a permanent collection of more than 14,000 works spanning six centuries, with particularly strong holdings in works on paper, American art, and contemporary art. The building itself — designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang — is a striking architectural landmark in MacArthur Park. Free EBT admission covers the permanent collection and most rotating exhibitions. Verify current exhibition details at arkmfa.org before visiting.
William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library and Museum (Little Rock) — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT or SNAP card. The Clinton Presidential Library is the official archive and museum of the 42nd President of the United States, located in a striking glass building cantilevered over the Arkansas River. The permanent exhibitions include a full-scale replica of the Clinton Oval Office and Cabinet Room, exhibits on domestic and foreign policy achievements, interactive policy stations, and the largest archive of any presidential library — more than 80 million documents. Admission must be paid separately; your EBT card qualifies you for the reduced Museums for All rate. Verify the current EBT rate at clintonlibrary.gov before visiting.
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (Little Rock) — Dedicated to the history and achievements of African Americans in Arkansas, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is housed in the historic headquarters of the Mosaic Templars of America — once one of the most successful African American fraternal and insurance organizations in the country. The museum traces Black history in Arkansas from Reconstruction through the Civil Rights era and beyond. Contact the center directly to confirm current EBT or reduced-admission availability.
Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas — Aviation History and Ozark Culture
Arkansas Air & Military Museum (Fayetteville) — $2.50 per person for up to six people with a valid EBT, SNAP, or WIC card. The museum is located in the historic “Old White Hangar” at Drake Field in Fayetteville — originally built in 1944 as a World War II training base. The hangar is home to a rotating collection of vintage military and civilian aircraft including WWII-era planes, Korean War and Vietnam-era jets, a rare AT-6 Texan trainer, and an airworthy Stearman biplane. The museum also displays military vehicles, uniforms, aviation equipment, and wartime memorabilia spanning from WWI to recent conflicts. This is one of the most detailed aviation history collections in the Midwest South. The $2.50 EBT rate applies to up to six people per card — more generous than the standard Museums for All cap of four. Verify current hours at arkansasairandmilitary.com before visiting.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville) — General admission to Crystal Bridges is free for all visitors — no EBT card required. However, Arkansas SNAP recipients should know about this extraordinary museum, founded by Alice Walton, which houses one of the finest collections of American art in the world, spanning five centuries from colonial to contemporary. The museum is set in a stunning Frank Lloyd Wright–influenced building surrounded by 120 acres of Ozark forest trails. Special exhibitions may carry an additional admission fee. Verify current exhibition pricing at crystalbridges.org.
Museum of Native American History (Bentonville) — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. One of the most comprehensive private collections of Native American artifacts in the United States, spanning 14,000 years of indigenous history across North, Central, and South America. The museum features more than 10,000 artifacts including pottery, tools, weapons, jewelry, and regalia. Verify the current EBT rate before visiting at monah.org.
Fort Smith — The US Marshals Museum
United States Marshals Museum (Fort Smith) — $5 or less per person for up to four people with a valid EBT card through the Museums for All program. Fort Smith is the home of the US Marshals Museum — the first and only national museum dedicated to the US Marshals Service, the country’s oldest federal law enforcement agency. The museum opened in 2022 on the banks of the Arkansas River, not far from the historic Fort Smith National Historic Site where Judge Isaac Parker — the “Hanging Judge” — held federal court. Exhibits trace the history of the US Marshals from 1789 to the present day, including a Hall of Heroes honoring the more than 200 marshals killed in the line of duty. Verify the current EBT rate at usmmuseum.org before visiting.
Texarkana — A Historic House on the State Line
P.J. Ahern Home (Texarkana) — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. A historic Victorian home in Texarkana dating to the late 19th century, preserved as a local history museum by the Texarkana Museums System. The home sits on the Arkansas side of the state line that runs directly through downtown Texarkana. Verify current hours and EBT rates with the Texarkana Museums System before visiting.
Double Up Food Bucks — Double Your Produce Dollars at Harps and Hays
Arkansas is one of a growing number of states with a Double Up Food Bucks program that goes beyond farmers markets and extends into grocery stores. In Arkansas, Double Up Food Bucks is available at Harps Food Stores and Hays Food Stores — two Arkansas-based grocery chains with locations across the state.
When you spend SNAP benefits on locally grown Arkansas fruits and vegetables at participating Harps or Hays locations, you receive a dollar-for-dollar match — up to $20 per day — to spend on additional fresh produce. This is one of the most practical and accessible SNAP matching programs in the country because it works at regular grocery stores, not just farmers markets, making it available to Arkansas residents across the state year-round.
To use Double Up Food Bucks at Harps: ask the cashier or customer service desk at your local Harps or Hays store about current program participation and how to activate the benefit. Participating locations and program terms may vary.
Summer EBT — Arkansas SUN Bucks for Children
Arkansas participates in the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program, which provides $120 per eligible child per summer loaded onto an EBT card for grocery purchases when school meals are unavailable during summer break.
Key Arkansas-specific details for 2026:
- SNAP households with school-age children who receive free or reduced-price school meals are typically enrolled automatically — no application needed
- Benefits are expected to be loaded beginning May 9, 2026
- New applicants may apply through the Arkansas DHS portal at ar.gov/summerebt; the reapplication deadline is August 31, 2026
- Benefits expire 122 days after they become available — use them before they lapse
- If you already have a SUN Bucks card from a previous summer, benefits will reload onto the same card
- Children in Head Start, Early Head Start, Foster Care, homeless children, and children from migrant families are automatically eligible regardless of school enrollment
- Benefits can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and authorized retailers for most SNAP-eligible foods
For lost or stolen SUN Bucks cards, call the Arkansas EBT hotline at 1-800-997-9999, press 1, and follow the instructions. For program questions, contact Arkansas DHS at 1-800-482-8988.
Free School Meals for Children
Arkansas SNAP households automatically qualify their school-age children for free school meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Arkansas uses direct certification — you typically do not need to file a separate free and reduced meals application if your household already receives SNAP through DHS.
Phone Service — Lifeline
Arkansas SNAP recipients automatically qualify for the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25 per month off a monthly phone or internet bill. Many participating Arkansas Lifeline providers offer unlimited talk and text plans at little to no cost for qualifying households, and some include a free Android smartphone for new enrollees.
To find participating Arkansas Lifeline providers and apply, visit lifelinesupport.org or contact a participating carrier directly.
Internet — Discounted Broadband Plans
SNAP enrollment qualifies Arkansas households for discounted home internet through several national carriers. Comcast Xfinity Internet Essentials, AT&T Access, and other participating providers offer reduced-cost internet plans to qualifying low-income households. Ask your current or prospective internet provider specifically about income-based or SNAP-qualifying plans — your Arkansas EBT card is typically the primary qualifying credential.
Energy Bill Assistance — LIHEAP
Arkansas SNAP households automatically qualify for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps pay heating and cooling costs. In Arkansas, LIHEAP is administered through community action agencies and the Arkansas Department of Commerce. Funding is seasonal and limited — apply early in the heating or cooling season.
Contact 211 Arkansas (dial 2-1-1) to find the nearest LIHEAP program office in your county. Community action agencies in each region distribute funds and can also provide information on utility shutoff protection programs.
Walmart+ — Discounted Delivery Membership
Walmart+ is available to SNAP recipients for approximately 50% off the standard $12.95 monthly price — around $6.47 per month. The membership includes free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more from Walmart, free shipping on Walmart.com, and Paramount+ streaming access. Walmart accepts Arkansas SNAP EBT for online grocery orders at participating Arkansas store locations.
Instacart+ — Discounted Delivery Membership
Instacart+ is available to EBT cardholders who have placed at least one SNAP order on Instacart within the last six months for $4.99 per month for the first year. Instacart accepts Arkansas SNAP EBT for grocery orders at participating retailers including Harps, Kroger, Aldi, and others with Arkansas locations.
YMCA — Reduced Membership Rates
Many YMCA locations in Arkansas offer reduced or sliding-scale membership rates for SNAP recipients and low-income households. Discount levels vary by location. Contact your nearest Arkansas YMCA directly to ask about income-based pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discounts can I get with an Arkansas EBT card?
Arkansas SNAP cardholders can get into the Little Rock Zoo for $2 per person (up to six people), the Museum of Discovery for $2 per person (up to six people), the Arkansas Air & Military Museum for $2.50 per person (up to six people), and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts for free. The Clinton Presidential Library and US Marshals Museum in Fort Smith also offer reduced Museums for All rates. Statewide, your Arkansas EBT card qualifies you for half-price Amazon Prime ($6.99/month), Double Up Food Bucks at Harps and Hays stores, free or low-cost phone service through Lifeline, Summer EBT SUN Bucks ($120 per eligible child), free school meals for children, and energy bill assistance through LIHEAP.
Can I get into the Little Rock Zoo with an EBT card?
Yes. The Little Rock Zoo offers $2 per person admission for up to six people per EBT card. Present your EBT card and a valid photo ID at the ticket booth. You cannot pay with your EBT balance — you pay the $2 per person fee with cash, debit, or credit. This rate is available any day the zoo is open during regular hours.
Is the Museum of Discovery free with an EBT card?
Not free, but very close — the Museum of Discovery charges $2 per person for up to six people with a valid EBT or SNAP card. That’s a significant discount from standard admission. Show your card at the admissions desk in the River Market district of Little Rock.
How much is the Arkansas Air & Military Museum with an EBT card?
$2.50 per person for up to six people — and unlike most Museums for All venues that cap at four, this museum allows up to six people per EBT card. Present your EBT, SNAP, or WIC card at the entrance in Fayetteville.
Is the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts free with an EBT card?
Yes — the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock offers free admission to EBT and SNAP cardholders. The museum reopened in 2023 after a major renovation and is one of the best free cultural destinations in the state for EBT cardholders.
What is Double Up Food Bucks in Arkansas?
Double Up Food Bucks is an Arkansas program that matches your SNAP spending on fresh fruits and vegetables — dollar for dollar, up to $20 per day — at participating Harps and Hays grocery stores. It’s one of the most accessible SNAP matching programs in the country because it runs at grocery stores, not just seasonal farmers markets. Ask at your local Harps or Hays location for current program details.
When do Arkansas SUN Bucks arrive each summer?
Benefits are expected to be loaded onto Arkansas SUN Bucks cards beginning May 9, 2026. Most SNAP households with eligible children are enrolled automatically. New applicants can apply through ar.gov/summerebt through August 31, 2026. Benefits expire 122 days after they become available, so use them before they lapse.
Can I use an out-of-state EBT card at Arkansas museums?
Yes, at most Arkansas Museums for All participants — including the Museum of Discovery, Arkansas Air & Military Museum, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Clinton Presidential Library, and US Marshals Museum. These venues accept EBT cards from any state. Call ahead to confirm before traveling a long distance.
How do I get Amazon Prime at half price with my Arkansas EBT card?
Sign up at Amazon’s SNAP discount page and upload a photo of your Arkansas EBT card or a recent benefit letter. The discounted rate is $6.99 per month. A credit or debit card is required as a backup payment method. A free 30-day trial is available for first-time Prime members.
Bottom Line
Arkansas has one of the most concrete and accessible sets of EBT museum discounts in the South — with real prices, not just “varies by location” placeholders. The Little Rock Zoo at $2 per person for up to six people is one of the best zoo EBT deals anywhere in the country. The Museum of Discovery’s Tesla coil alone is worth the $2 admission. And the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is free — one of the best free art museum experiences in the region.
For Arkansas SNAP recipients who shop at Harps or Hays, Double Up Food Bucks is a no-effort way to double your fresh produce budget every time you shop — up to $20 back per day.
Half-price Amazon Prime is available immediately to any Arkansas SNAP recipient. Sign up here to start saving on shipping and groceries right away.
For the full list of stores that accept your Arkansas EBT card for groceries, see our guide to grocery stores that take EBT. To see everything SNAP covers, check our guide on surprising things you can buy with EBT. And to find out how much in food stamps you may qualify for, use our SNAP Eligibility Calculator.
Last updated: 2026 | Discount programs, admission rates, and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Verify current details with each venue or program before visiting. Arkansas SNAP is administered by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). EBT card support: 1-800-997-9999 (24/7).