What about people who cannot afford to pay the admission fee?

The Garden works hard to enable individuals and families at all income levels can enjoy the Garden. The Garden also offers multiple free admission days every year.

  • Lone Star Card Discounts: Individuals with SNAP/WIC receive discounted family membership ($30) and, through the Museums4All program, complimentary admission (adults and children under 15 free, same household, general admission only. Not applicable for special events).
  • MusePass: Free family passes are available to check out in all City of Fort Worth public libraries with your valid Fort Worth Library card. Other municipal library cards are not accepted.
  • Blue Star Program: Free admission between Armed Forces Day (May 18, 2024) and Labor Day (September 2, 2024) for active military personnel (with military ID) plus up to five family members.
  • Veterans: Receive complimentary admission (with military ID) throughout the year. Does not apply to family members.
  • Family Community Pass Program: 5,000 admission passes are distributed annually through nonprofits to provide to their clients, ensuring transportation is also available.
  • Free After-Hour Family and Cultural Events: Offered quarterly.
  • FWISD Students: Children under age 18 with FWISD school ID receive free admission from 3 to 6 pm every school day (not valid on summer vacation or school holidays/breaks).
  • Teachers: All teachers can receive free general admission (other family members or guests excluded) with a school-issued ID from a public or private school. Not available to non-teaching FWISD staff.
  • Free Admission Days: Offered quarterly, including:
    • Earth Day – Friday, April 25
    • Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
    • Celebramos Kick-Off – Saturday, September 13
    • Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11