Discount Admission Programs
Each year, over 20,000 people visit Tacoma Art Museum and participate in programs for free. Here are the many programs we offer for free and discounted admission.
NARM and Museums West Members
With TAM’s National Access Level membership, enjoy FREE museum access, nationwide.
The North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM), ROAM, and Museums West reciprocal programs grant free admission to 900+ museums across North America.
Please visit our membership page for more information.
Museums on Us
Available the first weekend of every month, all Bank of America bankcard holders and employees receive free admission to Tacoma Art Museum, as part of Bank of America’s national Museums on Us program.
EBT Cardholders
$1 individual admission and $2 family admission for EBT Quest cardholders.
Free admission on Thursdays – Neighborhood Nights
TAM is open late with free admission every Thursday from 5 – 8 pm. The Neighborhood Nights, sponsored by Columbia Bank, offer the opportunity to enjoy the Museum and the fun programs with community partners and artists. It is the perfect time to bring your friends and family to have fun. Stop by TAM Cafe for a drink or at TAM Studio for artmaking. More info.
TAM Studio
TAM Studio is the museum’s art-making space for visitors with children. It’s always free and open to visitors.
Tacoma Public Library Art Access Pass
Check out a free family pass from Tacoma Public Library. More info.
MUSE Program
Students, faculty, and staff at participating higher education institutions receive free admission to TAM. More info here.
Tacoma Public Schools
This partnership allows Tacoma Public School students, staff, and faculty to gain FREE access to TAM. Just let Visitor Services know that you are a TPS student, staff, or faculty member on the day of your visit.
Disability Caregivers
Tacoma Art Museum offers caregivers accompanying a person with a disability free admission.
Teen Tix
TeenTix is a FREE pass that gets teens (13–19 years old) into movies, music, theatre, dance, visual art, and more for just $5 here in Tacoma and in Seattle! Sign up for FREE at teentix.org.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate life, memory, and culture at our free, family-friendly annual Día de los Muertos event! Join us for a day of vibrant traditions, creative activities, and opportunities to come together as a community. Event takes place the first Sunday in November.
Amara
Amara has a bold vision to change the world when it comes to how they support and care for children, adults, and families experiencing foster care and considering adoption, in our communities. TAM provides free admission to all youth serviced through Amara.
The Coffee Oasis
Tacoma Art Museum provides free admission for all employees and youth serviced by The Coffee Oasis.
Hotel Murano
Receive 20% off TAM admission when you show your Hotel Murano room key to Visitor Services.
Free Tacoma Community Day
Tacoma Community Days happen twice a year and are sponsored by the City of Tacoma. Please see event calendar for specific dates (usually in summer and autumn).