Ways to Save on Hagley Museum Admission
All reduced rate admissions listed below must be purchased onsite. Tickets through the discount programs below are not available through online, advance sales.
ACCESS Pass
Hagley proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS Program. ACCESS/EBT Cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS Cardholders may receive $2 admission for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events/exhibits, sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS Card and valid photo ID to receive your tickets on the day of your visit. For more information about the ACCESS Program, please visit http://www.art-reach.org/access.
Museums for All
Visitors from all states, other than Delaware, with EBT/SNAP Cards receive admission for up to four people, at $2 each. Visitors must present their EBT/SNAP Card with a photo ID to receive the discount. Offer valid only for general admission and Summer Nights at Hagley. Not valid for special events, special exhibitions, or with any other offers or group rates. Click here to learn more.
Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. The Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, and ends on Labor Day. Click here for more information.
Military Discounts
Hagley Museum and Library offers year-round free general museum admission to active-duty military, Reservists, National Guard members, and their families with valid military ID.
Hagley is also proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free general museum admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day to those currently serving in the United States military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, Reservists, National Guard members, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. Through Blue Star Museums, free admission is also available for up to five family members with valid ID.
In addition to Hagley’s year-round military admission offer, Hagley offers free general museum admission for veterans and military retirees on select dates in 2026.
This offer applies to the veteran or military retiree only; all other guests pay the applicable museum admission price.
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 23–Monday, May 25, 2026
Fourth of July
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Museum Professionals
Museum professionals at other museums are invited to experience Hagley at no cost during normal operating hours. Museum professionals receive free admission to Hagley by showing their museum ID or their business card in combination with their government issued photo ID at the ticketing desk. Free admission is for the qualifying museum professional only.
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Follow the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport to 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. Visit Hagley Museum and Library; Longwood Gardens; Nemours Estate; Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; and so many more. With the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport, you can explore at your own pace, whether it's over a long weekend away, or spread across the entire spring, summer and fall. The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is valid for use from late May through October. Brandywine Treasure Trail Passports can be purchased and redeemed at Hagley and other participating sites. Click here to learn more.
Delaware Public Libraries Museum Pass Program
The Museum Pass Program provides free admission to museums throughout Delaware, including Hagley. Passes are available to adult Delaware Library cardholders (18 years+). All pass reservations are processed through the MuseumKey link which can be found on the public library’s website under the services tab. Patrons can access the page from home or in the library to reserve passes. It’s your free entry to art, culture, entertainment, and so much more. Click here to learn more. This discount may not be valid for special events/exhibits, sold out events, or combined with other discount offers.
Smithsonian Affiliate
Hagley Museum and Library is the first and only Smithsonian Affiliate in Delaware. Smithsonian Members or members at museums with Smithsonian Affiliation can present their Smithsonian Affiliate Membership card at the ticketing desk and enjoy free admission for two during regular museum operations. Click here to learn more.
North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
Individuals and families simply find their favorite NARM participating institution and become members at the NARM level of membership. Bring your NARM level membership card from a participating institution and receive free admission to Hagley based on the comparable Hagley membership level. Offer valid during normal operations. Click here to learn more.
