Free & Discounted Admission Programs
Jackson District Library Museum Pass
JDL Cardholders can now check out an ELLA SHARP MUSEUM PASS, available at all Jackson District Library locations. This pass allows for up to three adults and children younger than 18 from one household to access Ella Sharp Museum galleries, house tours, and Hurst Planetarium public shows free of charge. Patrons are allowed to check out a pass for one week from Jackson District Library, without renewals. Return this pass to the Jackson District Library.
Museums For All
Ella Sharp Museum is a member of the Museums For All program. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance have discounted admission rates to Ella Sharp Museum. When purchasing admission tickets, show your EBT card to receive a discounted admission rate of $3/person for up to 4 individuals per EBT card. Any beyond the 4 person limit will pay regular admission rates.
Blue Star Museums
Ella Sharp Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free Museum and Planetarium admission to military personnel and their families for the Summer. This program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Military families can visit the Ella Sharp Museum through Memorial Day to Labor Day and receive free admission to our galleries and public planetarium shows. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for free admission.