Your Indiana Hoosier Works Card unlocks one of the most comprehensive EBT discount programs in the country. In 2026, Indiana SNAP recipients can visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis — the world’s largest children’s museum — along with Conner Prairie, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State Museum, Newfields, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the NCAA Hall of Champions, the Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and more than a dozen additional Indiana cultural venues for just $5 per person, through the Indiana Access Pass.
Your Hoosier Works Card also qualifies you for half-price Amazon Prime, dollar-for-dollar produce matching through Double Up Indiana at participating farmers markets and stores, Lifeline phone discounts, SUN Bucks for children, and energy bill assistance.
This is the complete guide to every EBT discount available to Indiana residents in 2026, organized by program and venue.
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A Note on the Indiana Hoosier Works Card
Indiana’s EBT card is officially called the Indiana Hoosier Works Card. If you receive SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits in Indiana, your benefits are loaded onto your Hoosier Works Card each month. When venues and farmers markets ask to see your “SNAP card” or “EBT card,” your Hoosier Works Card is what you present.
The Indiana Access Pass — the state’s flagship EBT discount program — does not use the Hoosier Works Card itself for admission. Instead, it requires a separate free Access Pass card that you apply for in advance, along with a current FSSA proof-of-eligibility letter and an Indiana state-issued photo ID. Details on how to apply are in the section below.
Most Museums for All participants in Indiana also accept Hoosier Works Cards directly at the ticket counter without advance sign-up — Indiana’s Access Pass is separate from and in addition to the national Museums for All program.
Indiana SNAP hotline: 1-800-403-0864 Hoosier Works Card support: 1-877-768-5098 (24/7) Indiana FSSA Benefits Portal: fssabenefits.in.gov
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Amazon Prime — Half Price for Indiana Hoosier Works Cardholders
Indiana SNAP recipients qualify for Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month — less than half the standard $14.99 monthly rate. The membership includes free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and the ability to shop SNAP-eligible groceries through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods pickup and delivery in qualifying Indiana ZIP codes.
Sign up for discounted Amazon Prime here — verify your SNAP enrollment by uploading a photo of your Indiana Hoosier Works Card or a recent benefit letter. A credit or debit card is required as a backup payment method. The $6.99 fee cannot be charged to your Hoosier Works Card balance. A free 30-day trial is available if you have never had Amazon Prime before.
Indiana Access Pass — $5 Admission at 15+ Indiana Venues
The Indiana Access Pass is Indiana’s statewide cultural access program, organized by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis — the world’s largest children’s museum. It is the single most valuable EBT discount available to Indiana SNAP recipients and one of the best state-level cultural access programs in the United States.
What it costs: The Access Pass itself is completely free to apply for and free to hold. Once approved, you pay just $5 per person per visit at every participating venue — for up to two adults and all dependent children and youth under age 21 living in your household. A family of four pays $20 total to visit the world’s largest children’s museum, a working 19th-century living history farm, or the track museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Most venues also extend the $5 rate to special events like Harvest Nights at Newfields and The Nutcracker at the Indiana State Museum.
Who qualifies: Indiana residents who are actively enrolled in any of the following programs qualify for the Access Pass: SNAP (Hoosier Works), TANF, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Hoosier Healthwise Insurance, WIC, or the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Even if a child in your household is the benefit recipient — not the adult — the whole household qualifies.
How to apply: Apply online for free at childrensmuseum.org/access-pass. Upload a photo of your FSSA proof-of-enrollment letter (the current-year letter issued in the primary adult’s name) and your Indiana state-issued photo ID. Online applications are reviewed within five business days. You will receive a digital Access Pass card by email before your physical card arrives by mail. You can also apply in person at most participating venues — bring both your FSSA letter and your Indiana state photo ID. Employee and student IDs are not accepted as identification. If you do not have a current FSSA letter, you can download one from the Indiana FSSA Benefits Portal at fssabenefits.in.gov — the step-by-step guide is on the Access Pass website.
Important venue notes: Three Access Pass venues do not process new enrollments on site — the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions. If you plan to visit one of those three, get your Access Pass card first at any other participating venue or online before you go. The NCAA Hall of Champions is also a cashless venue — bring a credit or debit card for any purchases inside. Tickets for the Indiana Repertory Theatre and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are limited — call their box offices in advance to reserve your $5 Access Pass tickets before they sell out. The Access Pass is valid for one year from enrollment and must be renewed annually by showing current eligibility documentation.
Indiana Access Pass — Full Venue List
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (Indianapolis) — The world’s largest children’s museum, with more than 472,000 square feet of exhibit space. The $5 Access Pass rate includes general museum admission and the outdoor Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience when it is open seasonally. Permanent exhibits include Dinosphere (a full-scale dinosaur environment with real fossils), Playscape (for children 5 and under), ScienceWorks, the National Geographic Treasures of the Earth exhibit, a full-scale mummy from ancient Egypt, and a three-story 1917 carousel. Children under 2 are always free. Indiana residents who do not have an Access Pass still receive a $3 general admission discount at the Children’s Museum — but the Access Pass rate of $5 per person is a better deal for families of three or more who qualify.
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park (Fishers) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. A living history museum spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in Fishers, just north of Indianapolis, featuring multiple historically themed outdoor environments representing different eras of Indiana and American history. The 1836 Prairie Town brings visitors into a re-created 19th-century Indiana settlement with costumed interpreters, period-authentic trades, and hands-on encounters. The 1863 Civil War Journey exhibit and the American Indian Experience are also on the grounds. Special events like Headless Horseman (fall) and A Merry Prairie Holiday (winter) may require additional fees beyond the Access Pass rate.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art (Indianapolis) — $5 per person with the Access Pass, plus free parking in the underground garage when you validate your parking ticket at the front desk. The Eiteljorg is one of only two museums east of the Mississippi River dedicated to Western and Native American art and history. The permanent collection spans traditional and contemporary Native American art from across North America, Western landscape painting, and sculpture. Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis.
Indiana Historical Society (Indianapolis) — $5 per person with the Access Pass, plus free downtown parking validated at the IHS front desk. The Indiana Historical Society brings state history to life through immersive “You Are There” interactive experiences — step into a re-created moment in Indiana history with actors, sets, and artifacts. Permanent experiences include the Indiana Experience overview gallery and rotating You Are There installations. Located at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center along the Central Canal.
Indiana Repertory Theatre (Indianapolis) — $5 tickets to most productions with the Access Pass. Available in person at the IRT box office up to one week before the desired performance date — show your Access Pass card and Indiana photo ID each time. Opening Night performances are excluded. For A Christmas Carol virtual tickets, email a copy of your Access Pass card and wait for confirmation within 48 hours. The IRT does not process new Access Pass enrollments on site — obtain your pass elsewhere before visiting. Call the IRT box office at 317-635-5252 for current season listings and ticket availability.
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (Indianapolis and statewide) — $5 per person with the Access Pass at the main Indiana State Museum in White River State Park, plus access at 11 additional Indiana State Museum historic sites spread across the state. The main museum covers four floors of Indiana natural, cultural, and social history — including ice age fossils, Indiana’s role in the civil rights movement, and a working 1816 printing press. IMAX films at the Indiana State Museum are not included in the $5 Access Pass rate and require separate tickets. Select special events including The Nutcracker (holiday season) are available at Access Pass pricing.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (Speedway) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. The official museum of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, recently reopened after a major multi-year renovation with all-new exhibits and interactive experiences. Located inside the famous 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana — home of the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400, and the United States Grand Prix. Tickets must be purchased in person with your Access Pass card. The IMS Museum does not process new Access Pass enrollments on site — obtain your pass elsewhere before visiting.
NCAA Hall of Champions (Indianapolis) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. Interactive exhibits celebrating collegiate athletics across 24 NCAA sports. The Hall of Champions is located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. This is a cashless venue — cash is not accepted anywhere inside. Bring a credit or debit card for any purchases. The NCAA Hall of Champions does not process new Access Pass enrollments on site.
Newfields (Indianapolis) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. Newfields combines the Indianapolis Museum of Art — one of the top art museums in the Midwest — with The Garden, a 100-acre outdoor art and nature park. The permanent collection at the Indianapolis Museum of Art spans more than 54,000 works including European masters, Asian art, American art, and design. Children age 5 and under are always free. Access Pass pricing is available for special seasonal events including Winterlights (holiday light installation in The Garden) and Harvest Nights — one of the rare venues where the $5 Access Pass extends to premium special events.
Rhythm! Discovery Center (Indianapolis) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. The world’s largest interactive percussion museum and educational center, with more than 100 instruments available for visitors to play — from a Brazilian maracatu drum set to a Javanese gamelan ensemble to a West African djembe circle. Located in the heart of the Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (Indianapolis) — $5 tickets to select Classical, Pops, and Film series concerts with the Access Pass. Call the ISO box office to reserve tickets — this benefit is not available online and tickets are limited per performance. A newer Access Pass partner. Indianapolis Ballet and Dance Kaleidoscope also offer $5 tickets to select performances through the Access Pass — call each organization’s box office to reserve.
BellaBoo’s Play and Discovery Center (Lake Station) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. A hands-on play and discovery center for younger children in Lake Station in Northwest Indiana. Check bellaboos.com for current capacity limits on busy weekends.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art (Fort Wayne) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. A fine art museum in downtown Fort Wayne featuring a permanent collection of American art, photography, and decorative arts alongside rotating national traveling exhibitions.
Terre Haute Children’s Museum (Terre Haute) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. A hands-on interactive children’s museum in Terre Haute in western Indiana, with science-focused exhibits designed for young learners.
WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, and Technology (Bloomington) — $5 per person with the Access Pass. Located on the B-Line Trail in downtown Bloomington, WonderLab is a hands-on science museum for all ages with more than 50 interactive exhibits covering physics, biology, technology, and mathematics. A short walk from Indiana University’s campus.
Museums for All — Direct EBT Card Admission
In addition to the Indiana Access Pass, many Indiana museums participate in the national Museums for All program, which allows EBT cardholders from any state to show their card at the ticket counter — no advance sign-up required — for admission of $5 or less per person.
The Access Pass ($5, Indiana residents, requires enrollment) and Museums for All (up to $5 per person, any state EBT, show card directly) are separate programs that may overlap at some venues. If you are visiting from out of state, your EBT card works at Indiana Museums for All participants without an Access Pass.
Search current Indiana Museums for All participants at museums4all.org.
Always-Free Indianapolis Venues (No EBT Card Needed)
Several Indianapolis-area cultural institutions are always free to everyone — no Hoosier Works Card and no Access Pass required.
Indiana State Police Museum (Indianapolis) — Free admission always. Celebrates the history of the Indiana State Police from its founding in 1921, with uniforms, equipment, vehicles, and artifacts. Located at ISP headquarters on North Senate Avenue in Indianapolis.
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site (Indianapolis) — Check current free admission days and EBT rates at presidentbenjaminharrison.org. The home of the 23rd President of the United States, restored to the period of his presidency (1889-1893). Located in the historic Old Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Double Up Indiana — Produce Matching at Farmers Markets and Stores
Double Up Indiana is Indiana’s produce incentive program and a member of the national Double Up Food Bucks network. When you use your Hoosier Works Card at a participating farmers market, farm stand, or grocery store, you receive a dollar-for-dollar match on locally grown Indiana fruits and vegetables — up to $20 per day in additional produce buying power.
At participating farmers markets: Visit the market information booth or manager’s table before you shop. Tell the staff how much SNAP you want to spend. You will receive market tokens or vouchers equal to your SNAP spending, plus an equal amount in Double Up tokens to use on locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating market vendors. Match is dollar-for-dollar, up to $20 per market day.
At participating grocery stores: Double Up Bucks are added to a store loyalty card at checkout when you use your Hoosier Works Card. Bonus amounts can be applied to fresh produce on your current or future shopping trips. Participating grocery stores include select locations of various Indiana-area retailers — verify current locations at doubleupindiana.org.
Fresh Bucks Indy (Marion County): Fresh Bucks is Marion County’s hyperlocal produce incentive program, operating as part of the Double Up Indiana Network. It runs at participating farmers markets in Marion County (Indianapolis) as well as at select Safeway Food Store locations. Fresh Bucks provides a dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP purchases — spend $10 in SNAP, receive $10 in Fresh Bucks tokens for locally grown produce. Find participating Marion County markets and stores at freshbucksindy.org or by calling the Marion County Public Health Department at 317-221-5746.
Find all Indiana Double Up Food Bucks participating locations — farmers markets, farm stands, and grocery stores — at doubleupindiana.org.
Phone Service — Lifeline
Indiana Hoosier Works Cardholders automatically qualify for the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25 per month off a monthly phone or internet bill. Many participating Lifeline providers in Indiana offer unlimited talk and text plans for free or at very low cost for qualifying households, with some carriers including a free smartphone for new enrollees. Visit lifelinesupport.org to find participating Indiana providers and apply.
Internet Service — Discounted Broadband Plans
SNAP enrollment qualifies Indiana households for discounted home internet through several national providers. Comcast Xfinity Internet Essentials, AT&T Access, and other carriers offer reduced-cost plans to qualifying low-income customers in Indiana. Contact your current or prospective internet provider and ask about income-based or SNAP-qualifying plans — your Indiana Hoosier Works Card is typically the primary qualifying credential.
Summer EBT — Indiana SUN Bucks for Children
Indiana participates in the SUN Bucks program, which provides $120 per eligible child per summer loaded onto a SUN Bucks EBT card for grocery purchases when school meals are unavailable. Indiana SNAP households with school-age children who receive free or reduced-price school meals are typically enrolled automatically — SUN Bucks load directly to your existing Hoosier Works Card for SNAP households. If a new card is needed, it will be mailed to you. Keep the card — it may be reloaded in future summers. To opt out or for questions, visit in.gov/fssa or call 1-800-403-0864.
Free School Meals for Children
Indiana SNAP households automatically qualify their school-age children for free school meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Indiana uses direct certification — you typically do not need to file a separate free and reduced meals application if your household already receives Food Assistance through FSSA.
Energy Bill Assistance — LIHEAP
Indiana Hoosier Works Cardholders automatically qualify for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps pay heating and cooling costs. In Indiana, LIHEAP is administered through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and local community action agencies. Funding is seasonal and limited — apply early in the heating or cooling season. Dial 211 or visit indianahousing.org to find LIHEAP resources in your county.
Walmart+ and Instacart+ — Discounted Delivery Memberships
Walmart+ is available to SNAP recipients for approximately 50% off the standard $12.95 monthly price — around $6.47 per month. Includes free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, free shipping on Walmart.com, and Paramount+ streaming. Walmart accepts Indiana Hoosier Works Card for online grocery pickup and delivery at participating Indiana locations.
Instacart+ is available to EBT cardholders who have placed at least one SNAP order on Instacart within the past six months for $4.99 per month for the first year. Instacart accepts Indiana Hoosier Works Card for grocery orders at participating retailers including Aldi, Kroger, Meijer, Costco, and others.
YMCA — Reduced Membership Rates
Many YMCA locations in Indiana offer reduced or sliding-scale membership rates for SNAP recipients and low-income households. Contact your nearest Indiana YMCA to ask about income-based membership pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiana Access Pass and who qualifies?
The Indiana Access Pass is a free cultural access card that lets Indiana SNAP (and other assistance program) recipients visit 15+ Indiana museums, theaters, and attractions for just $5 per person per visit. Indiana residents enrolled in SNAP (Hoosier Works), TANF, Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise, WIC, or CSFP qualify. Even if only a child in your household receives benefits, the entire family qualifies. Apply free online at childrensmuseum.org/access-pass or in person at most participating venues.
How do I sign up for the Indiana Access Pass?
The Access Pass is free to apply for. Online, go to childrensmuseum.org/access-pass and upload your current FSSA proof-of-enrollment letter and your Indiana state-issued photo ID. Online applications are reviewed within five business days. To apply in person, bring both documents to any participating Access Pass venue except the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, or NCAA Hall of Champions — those three cannot process new enrollments on site. Your FSSA letter must be for the current year and issued in the primary adult’s name. If you need your letter, download it from fssabenefits.in.gov.
Does the Indiana Access Pass use the Hoosier Works Card?
No. The Indiana Access Pass is a separate card that you apply for using your FSSA proof-of-eligibility letter — not your Hoosier Works Card itself. The Access Pass card is what you show at participating venues for the $5 rate. Your Hoosier Works Card balance is not charged for museum admission — you pay $5 per person separately with cash, debit, or credit card.
Can I use my Indiana Hoosier Works Card at museums in other states?
Yes. Indiana SNAP recipients traveling outside Indiana can use their Hoosier Works Card at any Museums for All participant nationwide — more than 1,600 venues in all 50 states offer $5 or less admission per person to EBT cardholders. Search the directory at museums4all.org. Your Hoosier Works Card works directly at the ticket counter — no advance registration required for Museums for All.
What is Double Up Indiana?
Double Up Indiana is Indiana’s produce incentive program, part of the national Double Up Food Bucks network. When you use your Hoosier Works Card at a participating farmers market or grocery store, you receive a dollar-for-dollar match — up to $20 per day — to spend on locally grown Indiana fruits and vegetables. In Marion County (Indianapolis), Fresh Bucks Indy offers the same dollar-for-dollar match at Marion County farmers markets and select Safeway store locations. Find all participating locations at doubleupindiana.org and freshbucksindy.org.
Does the Indianapolis Zoo have an EBT discount?
The Indianapolis Zoo is not currently a Museums for All participant and does not offer a dedicated SNAP EBT discount. Standard admission pricing applies for Hoosier Works Cardholders visiting on their own. The Indianapolis Zoo does offer a combined Indianapolis Zoo and Children’s Museum family package — ask at the Children’s Museum about current combo offers.
How do I get Amazon Prime at half price with my Indiana Hoosier Works Card?
Sign up at Amazon’s SNAP discount page and upload a photo of your Indiana Hoosier Works Card or a recent FSSA benefit letter to verify SNAP enrollment. 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. The $6.99 monthly fee cannot be charged to your Hoosier Works Card balance.
How do I get my FSSA proof-of-enrollment letter for the Access Pass?
Log in to the Indiana FSSA Benefits Portal at fssabenefits.in.gov using your FSSA account credentials. Navigate to your benefit summary and download or print your current-year proof-of-enrollment letter — it must show your name and current program enrollment. A step-by-step guide with screenshots is available on the Access Pass website at childrensmuseum.org/access-pass. If you need help, call the FSSA at 1-800-403-0864 or visit your local DFR office.
Bottom Line
Indiana’s Access Pass is one of the most comprehensive state-level EBT discount programs in the country — a free card that unlocks 15+ of Indiana’s best cultural venues at $5 per person, including the world’s largest children’s museum, a working 19th-century living history park, the Indy 500 track museum, and a symphony orchestra. No other state has assembled a comparable network of cultural partners behind a single free enrollment program.
Signing up takes five minutes online and your Access Pass card arrives by mail. Apply at childrensmuseum.org/access-pass with your FSSA benefit letter and Indiana photo ID.
Half-price Amazon Prime is available immediately to any Indiana Hoosier Works Cardholder. Sign up here to start saving on shipping and groceries right away.
For the full list of stores that accept your Indiana Hoosier Works Card for groceries, see our guide to grocery stores that take EBT. To see everything SNAP covers beyond the basics, 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. Indiana SNAP (Food Assistance) is administered by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). Indiana Hoosier Works Card support: 1-877-768-5098 (24/7). Indiana SNAP hotline: 1-800-403-0864.