Your New Hampshire EBT card opens doors far beyond the grocery store. In 2026, New Hampshire SNAP recipients can access free general admission at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord — New Hampshire’s premier science museum, dedicated to the state’s two astronauts and housing one of only three 10K digital planetariums in North America.
Your card also qualifies you for $3 admission at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (with a $25 annual family membership option), discounted access at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, and EBT discounts at cultural institutions statewide.
Beyond museums, your EBT card qualifies you for half-price Amazon Prime at $6.99/month, Granite State Market Match on fresh locally grown produce at participating farmers markets, free or low-cost phone and internet service through Lifeline, Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) for school-age children, and energy assistance through LIHEAP.
This is the complete guide to every EBT discount available to New Hampshire SNAP recipients in 2026, organized by city.
A Note on New Hampshire’s SNAP Program
New Hampshire’s SNAP program is administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Benefits are loaded monthly onto your New Hampshire EBT card and applications are processed through the NH EASY Gateway to Services portal at nhease.nh.gov.
At all Museums for All venues in New Hampshire, you show your EBT card and a valid photo ID at the admission desk. The card is used only to verify SNAP enrollment — you pay any admission cost with cash, credit, or debit. Your EBT benefit balance cannot be used to pay for admission.
All Museums for All venues in New Hampshire accept EBT cards from any state. New Hampshire also has one of the smallest SNAP caseloads of any state — if you’re unsure whether you qualify, use the New Hampshire SNAP eligibility calculator for an instant estimate.
Amazon Prime — Half Price for New Hampshire SNAP Recipients
New Hampshire EBT cardholders 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, and access to Amazon Fresh for online grocery ordering.
Sign up through Amazon’s Prime for EBT page and verify your enrollment by uploading a photo of your New Hampshire EBT 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 EBT balance. A free 30-day trial is available for first-time Prime members.
Concord — McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (Concord) — FREE general admission
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is New Hampshire’s flagship science museum and one of the most meaningful EBT values in the entire state — completely free general admission for SNAP/EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program, compared to a standard adult rate of $13.
The center is dedicated to New Hampshire’s two astronauts: Christa McAuliffe — the Concord teacher selected as NASA’s first Teacher-in-Space, who died in the 1986 Challenger Space Shuttle disaster — and Admiral Alan Shepard of Derry, the first American in space and one of only 12 human beings to have walked on the Moon as Commander of Apollo XIV. Their stories frame an entire science museum built around space exploration, aviation, Earth science, and astronomy.
The facility recently upgraded to a 10K digital full-dome planetarium — one of only three in North America — offering immersive shows on astronomy, space exploration, and Earth science. Other features include a hands-on Science Playground (open seasonally May–October), an observatory, indoor and outdoor exhibits on aviation and aerospace, a full-sized 1956 XF8U-3 Crusader jet, and replicas of Mercury 7 and Mercury-Redstone rockets. Special science and stargazing talks take place the first Friday night of each month.
Super Stellar Fridays: On these monthly evening events, EBT cardholders can bring up to six people for $3 each — even more flexible than the standard Museums for All four-person limit. Enter the code 4ALL at the online checkout and bring your EBT card when you arrive.
Standard adult admission is $13; children 3–12 are $10. Free general admission for SNAP/EBT cardholders covers the exhibit galleries and Science Playground. Planetarium shows are a small additional charge per person.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10:30 AM–4 PM. Open daily during summer. Closed Monday and Tuesday during the school year.
Address: 2 Institute Dr, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 271-7827. EBT cards from all states are accepted.
Dover — Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (Dover) — $3 per adult, up to two adults plus dependent children
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover is one of the most celebrated children’s museums in northern New England — a hands-on discovery environment dedicated to sparking curiosity and creativity in young visitors. Through the Museums for All program, up to two adults (spouse, partner, or co-parents) and their dependent children can enter for $3 per adult.
Permanent exhibits include Thinkering and STEAM Innovation Labs, Dino Detective, Music Matrix and Sound Watch, Cave Explorers, a Naturalist’s Study, and a Post Office. Outside is the Dover Adventure Playground — an extraordinary outdoor space featuring a life-sized flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat (a traditional Piscataqua River barge), a three-story Garrison tower modeled on colonial-era New Hampshire fortifications, a 1,200-pound climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture, a splash pad, musical instruments, and a “whale’s tail” sculpture on the roof of the Dover Pool.
The museum hosts seasonal special events throughout the year including the Dover Mini Maker Faire, Teddy Bear Clinic and Picnic, Toddlerfest, and an Earth Day Celebration.
Address: 6 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820. Phone: (603) 742-2002. EBT cards from all states are accepted.
Holderness — Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (Holderness) — $3 per person, up to four; $25 annual family membership
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness is one of the most distinctive natural history experiences in New Hampshire — a lakeside wildlife center set in the Lakes Region that promotes understanding of New Hampshire’s ecology through live animal exhibits, hiking trails, and natural science education.
EBT cardholders receive $3 per person for up to four people through the Museums for All program — covering access to the live animal exhibit trail and all hiking trails. The trail meanders through forest and along the shoreline, with naturalistic enclosures housing native New Hampshire wildlife including black bears, otters, mountain lions, bobcats, owls, eagles, foxes, and turtles. The animals in residence are those that cannot survive in the wild due to injury or imprinting.
What makes Squam Lakes exceptional for EBT families is the $25 annual Family Access Membership — available specifically to New Hampshire families receiving food assistance. This provides unlimited admission to trails and exhibits for two adults and four youth ages 3–15 (children 2 and under always free) for the entire season, May 1 through November 1. For a family that visits more than twice, this $25 membership is the better value.
Standard trail admission is $19 for adults and $15 for children 3–15. The EBT rate ($3/person) and the $25 membership represent exceptional value for one of New Hampshire’s most beloved natural destinations.
Address: 23 Science Center Rd, Holderness, NH 03245. Seasonal: open daily May 1–November 1, 9:30 AM–5 PM (last admission 3:30 PM). EBT cards from all states are accepted.
Manchester — Currier Museum of Art and SEE Science Center
Currier Museum of Art (Manchester) — EBT discount; Second Saturdays free for NH residents
The Currier Museum of Art is consistently ranked among the finest small art museums in the United States. Founded in 1929, it holds a collection of over 11,000 works spanning the 12th century to today — including paintings by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andrew Wyeth, and John Singer Sargent, alongside decorative arts, photographs, and sculpture. The museum is also the custodian of the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in New England open to public tours: the Zimmerman House, a Usonian-style home Wright designed in 1950 for a Manchester couple.
EBT cardholders receive discounted admission through the Museums for All program — verify the current EBT rate at currier.org or by calling (603) 669-6144 before visiting. Children 12 and under are always free.
Second Saturdays bonus: New Hampshire residents receive free general admission all day on the second Saturday of every month — a separate program that complements the EBT discount. If you qualify as both an NH resident and a SNAP cardholder, Second Saturdays are free without needing to show your EBT card.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Address: 150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104. Phone: (603) 669-6144. EBT cards from all states are accepted.
SEE Science Center (Manchester) — Museums for All discount
The SEE Science Center (Science Enrichment Encounters) in downtown Manchester is a hands-on science museum focused on engaging school-age children and families in science, technology, engineering, and innovation. The museum features interactive exhibits, regular STEM programming, and seasonal activities. EBT cardholders receive discounted admission through the Museums for All program. Verify the current EBT rate before visiting at see-sciencecenter.org.
Address: 200 Bedford St, Manchester, NH 03101. Phone: (603) 669-0400. EBT cards from all states are accepted.
Seacoast Region — Seacoast Science Center & Strawbery Banke
Seacoast Science Center (Rye) — Museums for All discount
The Seacoast Science Center in Rye — located within Odiorne Point State Park on New Hampshire’s brief 18-mile coastline — focuses on Gulf of Maine marine science and the ecology of New England’s coastal ecosystems. EBT cardholders receive discounted admission through the Museums for All program for up to four people. The center features aquarium tanks, a discovery pool, tidal exhibits, and educational programs centered on the undersea life of the Gulf of Maine.
Address: 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870. EBT cards from all states are accepted.
Strawbery Banke Museum (Portsmouth) — verify EBT rate
Strawbery Banke is a 10-acre outdoor living history museum in Portsmouth interpreting four centuries of the city’s history — from the 1600s through the 20th century — through 32 preserved historic buildings on their original foundations, eight period gardens, costumed role-players, and interpretive programs. Contact Strawbery Banke directly at (603) 433-1100 or visit strawberybanke.org to confirm current EBT discount availability before visiting.
Address: 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Statewide — Granite State Market Match
New Hampshire SNAP recipients can access the Granite State Market Match program at participating farmers markets — a dollar-for-dollar match on fresh fruits and vegetables, effectively doubling your produce buying power per visit up to program limits.
This produce incentive program supports New Hampshire farmers while making locally grown fruits and vegetables more affordable for SNAP families. Markets throughout the state participate, including markets in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Portsmouth, Dover, Keene, and Laconia.
Ask at the market information booth for the Granite State Market Match station when you arrive. Your EBT card must be used to initiate the match — the matching tokens or credits apply only to fresh produce, not other groceries.
Phone & Internet — Lifeline
New Hampshire EBT cardholders automatically qualify for the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25 per month off a monthly phone or internet bill. Participating providers serving New Hampshire include national and regional carriers. See the full Lifeline application guide for step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
Energy Assistance — LIHEAP
New Hampshire SNAP households automatically meet the income threshold to apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), which helps pay heating and cooling costs. New Hampshire winters are among the coldest in New England — fuel oil and propane heating bills from October through April can be substantial, particularly in the northern parts of the state and in rural areas without natural gas infrastructure.
Receiving even a small LIHEAP payment can also automatically qualify your household for the highest SUA tier in your SNAP benefit calculation, potentially increasing your monthly benefit. Contact 211 New Hampshire (dial 2-1-1) or visit 211nh.org to find the nearest LIHEAP program in your area. See the LIHEAP application guide for more details.
Summer EBT for Children — New Hampshire SUN Bucks
New Hampshire families with school-age children who receive SNAP automatically qualify for SUN Bucks (Summer EBT), which provides $120 per eligible child each summer to replace free school meals when school is not in session. Funds load directly to your EBT card in June–August with no separate application needed for current SNAP households.
YMCA — Reduced Membership Rates
Many YMCA locations in New Hampshire offer reduced or sliding-scale membership rates for SNAP/EBT cardholders. Contact your local New Hampshire YMCA — locations in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, Keene, and the Seacoast — to ask about current income-based pricing.
Walmart+ and Instacart+ — Discounted Delivery
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 and free shipping on Walmart.com.
Instacart+ is available to EBT cardholders who have placed at least one SNAP order on Instacart within the last six months, at $4.99 per month for the first year. Your New Hampshire EBT card is accepted for grocery orders at participating retailers.
What You Can Buy With Your New Hampshire EBT Card
New Hampshire has not implemented any state-specific SNAP food purchase restrictions. All federally approved SNAP items remain purchasable with your New Hampshire EBT card in 2026. For the full list of what SNAP covers and does not cover, see the SNAP-eligible foods guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discounts do New Hampshire EBT cardholders get in 2026?
New Hampshire EBT cardholders receive free general admission at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, $3/person at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (plus an optional $25 annual family membership), $3/adult at the Children’s Museum of NH in Dover, discounted admission at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester and SEE Science Center, free NH resident admission at the Currier on Second Saturdays, discounted admission at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, Granite State Market Match on fresh produce at participating farmers markets, half-price Amazon Prime at $6.99/month, Lifeline phone/internet discounts, and SUN Bucks summer food benefits for school-age children.
Is admission to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center free with EBT?
Yes — completely free general admission for SNAP/EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program. Standard adult admission is $13, making this one of the best EBT museum values in New England. EBT cards from any state are accepted. The free admission covers the exhibit galleries and the outdoor Science Playground (seasonal). Planetarium shows have a separate small per-seat charge.
What is the Squam Lakes $25 family membership for EBT cardholders?
New Hampshire families receiving food assistance can purchase an annual Family Access Membership to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center for just $25 — providing unlimited admission for two adults and four youth ages 3–15 for the full season (May 1 through November 1). Standard adult trail admission is $19/person, so a family visiting twice would already exceed the $25 membership cost. The membership is available in person at the Squam Lakes center; bring your EBT card as proof of eligibility.
What is Granite State Market Match?
Granite State Market Match is New Hampshire’s farmers market produce incentive program for SNAP recipients. When you use your EBT card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating farmers market, the program matches your spending dollar-for-dollar — effectively doubling your produce budget. Markets throughout New Hampshire participate. Ask at the market information booth when you arrive about current matching availability and limits.
Does the Currier Museum of Art offer free admission with EBT?
The Currier Museum offers discounted admission for EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program — verify the current rate by calling (603) 669-6144 before visiting. Additionally, New Hampshire residents receive completely free general admission on the second Saturday of every month, regardless of SNAP status. Children 12 and under are always free. The Zimmerman House Frank Lloyd Wright tours require separate reservations and are not included in the EBT discount rate.
Can I get free internet in New Hampshire with my EBT card?
Yes — through the federal Lifeline program, New Hampshire EBT cardholders qualify for up to $9.25/month off their phone or internet bill. With some providers, this covers the full cost of basic service. See the Lifeline application to apply.
Check Your New Hampshire SNAP Benefits
Your New Hampshire EBT card balance can be checked by calling 1-888-997-9777, through the ebtEDGE app, or at the point of sale at any authorized retailer. For a full guide, see how to check your SNAP balance in New Hampshire.
Additional resources: New Hampshire SNAP benefits by household size — how to apply for SNAP in New Hampshire — New Hampshire WIC income guidelines — New Hampshire Medicaid eligibility.
Last updated: 2026 | Discount programs, admission rates, and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Verify current details with each venue before visiting. New Hampshire SNAP is administered by the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). EBT card support: 1-888-997-9777 (24/7).