3 For Free Museum Partnership

The Alamo Colleges District is partnering with local museums to provide free educational resources to students and employees.

Through these partnerships, students and employees receive free admission to three area museums, in addition to several other benefits listed below. Please note, you must present your Alamo Colleges ID in order to claim 3 For Free benefits.

Information About Our '3 for Free' Partnerships

The McNay

Alamo Colleges students and employees receive free admission (excluding paid exhibitions)
Unlimited access to the McNay Library for research by appointment (email library@mcnayart.org)
10% discount at the museum shop
35% off membership

General McNay information:

For information about the Museum, visit org/visit
Access digital resources

San Antonio Museum of Art

Alamo Colleges students and employees receive free admission
10% discount on any general membership purchase
Parking validation when presenting a school ID or alamo.edu email account (take a ticket upon arrival to access the lot and obtain validation in the Great Hall)
Access to the museum’s international collections, special exhibitions and a variety of programs

General SAMA information:

For hours, address and general information, please visit the SAMA website.
Visit SAMA Anywhere for online events, art activities and teaching resources

The Witte Museum

Alamo Colleges students and employees receive free admission
$10 off memberships for faculty and staff
Opportunities for volunteering, student internships and collaborative programming

General Witte information:

For hours, address and general information, please visit the Witte Museum website.

Extra Discounts & Perks

San Antonio Zoo

Discover the wild side of San Antonio with exclusive discounts to the San Antonio Zoo—available for students, staff, and faculty through our special partnership.

Whether you're looking for a fun family outing or a unique way to unwind, now’s the perfect time to explore over 750 species and unforgettable experiences at a lower price.

Don’t miss this chance to save while supporting wildlife conservation!

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San Antonio Botanical Garden

The newest ACD student, faculty, and employee discount in at the San Antonio Botanical Garden!

Details:

50% off general admission tickets for Alamo Colleges students and employees with valid ID (children under 3 are free)
25% discount for Garden membership for all Alamo Colleges District employees and students with a valid Alamo Colleges ID

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Tobin Students

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In recognition of your dedication to your studies and future careers, Tobin Students provides discounted and complimentary tickets to a wide variety of performances at The Tobin Center. Whether you’re passionate about theater, music, or dance, this program is our way of making the arts more accessible and enriching your college journey.

If you’re a college student, we invite you to register below to take advantage of these special offers and join us in celebrating the vibrant world of live performances.

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VIA goMobile Mobile Pass

All museums are on VIA bus routes, so free transportation is available to through your VIA goMobile mobile pass.

Current Alamo Colleges District students and employees are eligible for a VIA goMobile mobile pass using your student or employee email address.

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