Nebraska’s EBT discount landscape centers on Omaha, where a cluster of strong Museums for All participants — including the Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, and the Omaha Children’s Museum — offer reduced admission. The state also has a meaningful produce matching program and a SNAP junk food restriction that took effect January 1, 2026.
Nebraska’s soda and energy drink ban — one of the first in the country — has been in effect since January 2026. Your Nebraska EBT card can no longer be used to purchase soda or energy drinks.
A Note on Nebraska’s SNAP Program
Nebraska’s SNAP program is administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Benefits are loaded monthly onto your Nebraska EBT card. Present it with a valid photo ID at venues. Your EBT balance cannot pay for admission.
Nebraska’s SNAP soda and energy drink ban: Starting January 1, 2026, soda and energy drinks can no longer be purchased with Nebraska SNAP benefits. See our Nebraska SNAP soda and energy drink ban page for full details, and SNAP-eligible foods for everything still covered.
Amazon Prime — Half Price for Nebraska SNAP Recipients
Nebraska SNAP recipients qualify for Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month.
Sign up here — upload your Nebraska EBT card or benefit letter. Free 30-day trial for first-time members. Use EBT on Amazon for groceries in qualifying areas.
Omaha — Nebraska’s EBT Museum Hub
Durham Museum (Omaha) — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. The Durham Museum occupies the magnificently restored Omaha Union Station, a 1930s Art Deco landmark. The museum traces the history of Omaha and the Great Plains from Native American cultures through the railroads, World War II, and into the modern era. The building itself — with its gleaming travertine marble, geometric ornament, and soaring Great Hall — is one of the finest Art Deco interiors in the Midwest. Verify the current EBT rate at durhammuseum.org.
Joslyn Art Museum (Omaha) — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. The Joslyn is Nebraska’s premier fine arts institution, with a permanent collection of more than 11,000 works spanning ancient to contemporary — including an exceptional collection of 19th-century American and European art and a nationally significant collection of work by Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, who documented the Great Plains and its peoples in the 1830s. The museum’s 1931 pink Georgia marble building is itself an architectural landmark. Verify the current EBT rate at joslyn.org.
Omaha Children’s Museum — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. A hands-on children’s museum in downtown Omaha with interactive exhibits on science, art, and imagination. Verify at ocm.org.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Omaha) — Ranked among the top zoos in the world, Henry Doorly Zoo is Nebraska’s most-visited attraction — home to one of the world’s largest indoor desert (Desert Dome) and one of the largest indoor rainforests (Lied Jungle). Contact the zoo at omahazoo.com to confirm current EBT discount availability and rates.
Lincoln — The Capital
Nebraska History Museum (Lincoln) — Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. The Nebraska History Museum tells the story of Nebraska’s peoples from 12,000 years of Native American history through the homestead era, the Dust Bowl, and beyond. Verify current EBT rate at history.nebraska.gov.
University of Nebraska State Museum (Elephant Hall) (Lincoln) — Home to one of the world’s great fossil collections, including Mammoth Hall with multiple woolly mammoth skeletons. Discounted Museums for All admission with a valid EBT card. Verify at museum.unl.edu.
Double Up Food Bucks — Nebraska Farmers Markets
Nebraska SNAP recipients can access Double Up Food Bucks at select participating farmers markets, earning a dollar-for-dollar match on fresh locally grown produce. Find participating Nebraska markets at doubleupamerica.org.
Summer EBT — Nebraska SUN Bucks
Nebraska participates in the SUN Bucks program, providing $120 per eligible child for summer grocery purchases. Most SNAP households with eligible children are enrolled automatically. See Summer EBT for details.
Phone, Internet, and Energy Assistance
Lifeline: Up to $9.25/month — lifelinesupport.org. Free internet: free internet with SNAP. LIHEAP: Nebraska winters are harsh — contact 211 Nebraska. Free tablet: free tablet with food stamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discounts can I get with a Nebraska EBT card?
Nebraska EBT cardholders can access discounted Museums for All admission at the Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Children’s Museum, Nebraska History Museum, University of Nebraska State Museum, and others. Statewide: half-price Amazon Prime ($6.99/month), Double Up Food Bucks at farmers markets, SUN Bucks ($120/child for summer), Lifeline, and LIHEAP.
Can I still buy soda with my Nebraska EBT card?
No. Nebraska’s soda and energy drink ban took effect January 1, 2026. See Nebraska SNAP soda and energy drink ban for the full list of restricted items and SNAP-eligible foods for what’s still covered.
What makes the Durham Museum special?
The Durham Museum occupies Omaha’s Art Deco Union Station, one of the finest Art Deco interiors in the Midwest. The building’s Great Hall — with its soaring ceilings and polished marble — is as impressive as the exhibits.
How do I get Amazon Prime at half price with my Nebraska EBT card?
Sign up here and upload your Nebraska EBT card or benefit letter. $6.99/month.
Bottom Line
Nebraska’s EBT museum cluster in Omaha — Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Children’s Museum, and (potentially) Henry Doorly Zoo — makes the city one of the better places for EBT cultural access in the Great Plains.
Keep the soda and energy drink ban in mind at checkout. Half-price Amazon Prime is available immediately. Sign up here. See grocery stores that take EBT and check your Nebraska SNAP balance anytime.
Last updated: 2026 | Nebraska SNAP soda and energy drink ban effective January 1, 2026. Nebraska SNAP is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). EBT card support: 1-877-247-6328 (24/7).