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11 discounts in Providence, 1 free

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Discounts tagged for seniors, military members, or students. 8 sources, linked on each listing.

Monday

Senior, student, and military admission

Seniors $15; college students $10; military and ages 17 & under free

Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Posted rates: adults $20, seniors 65+ $15, college students $10, active military plus spouse free, ages 17 and under free. Members free.

When: Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.

Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:

Tuesday

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors 65+ and military with ID pay $2. Same $2 rate for children 6�12. General admission is $5.

When: Tuesday�Sunday 10 a.m.�4 p.m.

Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:

Wednesday

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors 65+ and military with ID pay $2. Same $2 rate for children 6�12. General admission is $5.

When: Tuesday�Sunday 10 a.m.�4 p.m.

Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:

Senior, student, and military admission

Seniors $15; college students $10; military and ages 17 & under free

Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Posted rates: adults $20, seniors 65+ $15, college students $10, active military plus spouse free, ages 17 and under free. Members free.

When: Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.

Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:

Thursday

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors 65+ and military with ID pay $2. Same $2 rate for children 6�12. General admission is $5.

When: Tuesday�Sunday 10 a.m.�4 p.m.

Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:

Senior, student, and military admission

Seniors $15; college students $10; military and ages 17 & under free

Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Posted rates: adults $20, seniors 65+ $15, college students $10, active military plus spouse free, ages 17 and under free. Members free.

When: Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.

Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:

Friday

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors 65+ and military with ID pay $2. Same $2 rate for children 6�12. General admission is $5.

When: Tuesday�Sunday 10 a.m.�4 p.m.

Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:

Senior, student, and military admission

Seniors $15; college students $10; military and ages 17 & under free

Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Posted rates: adults $20, seniors 65+ $15, college students $10, active military plus spouse free, ages 17 and under free. Members free.

When: Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.

Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:

Saturday

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors 65+ and military with ID pay $2. Same $2 rate for children 6�12. General admission is $5.

When: Tuesday�Sunday 10 a.m.�4 p.m.

Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:

Senior, student, and military admission

Seniors $15; college students $10; military and ages 17 & under free

Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Posted rates: adults $20, seniors 65+ $15, college students $10, active military plus spouse free, ages 17 and under free. Members free.

When: Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.

Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:

Sunday

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors 65+ and military with ID pay $2. Same $2 rate for children 6�12. General admission is $5.

When: Tuesday�Sunday 10 a.m.�4 p.m.

Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:

Senior, student, and military admission

Seniors $15; college students $10; military and ages 17 & under free

Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Posted rates: adults $20, seniors 65+ $15, college students $10, active military plus spouse free, ages 17 and under free. Members free.

When: Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.

Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

Providence · RIPTA · Photo ID Office, Kennedy Plaza, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Qualifying low-income seniors age 65+ and low-income people with disabilities can travel free for two years with a Valid All Day photo ID. 2026 photo ID bus passes cost $10 and are valid for two years.

When: Valid all day for two years once approved

Source: RIPTALast verified:

Botanical Center Senior & Military Rate

$2 for military & seniors (adults $5; kids 6–12 $2; under 6 free)

Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Discounted admission for military and seniors. Free first Saturdays for Providence residents.

When: During operating hours

Listed on GoProvidenceLast verified:

Providence · Providence Children's Museum · 100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Active military with ID: $5 for up to 5 people. EBT cardholders with ID: $5 each for up to four people (Museums for All). Blue Star free admission for this museum ran May 16�Sept 7, 2026, and that window has ended.

When: Daily 9:30 a.m.�4:30 p.m.

Source: Providence Children's MuseumLast verified:

Military ticket prices

$8 general; $6 bargain matinee

Warwick · Showcase Cinemas · Warwick Showcase location · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Directory last verified Sept 11, 2026: active-duty military and dependents get $8 general admission and $6 bargain matinee at the box office with Active Service ID. It also says children and seniors 60+ get $6 matinee and $8 evening pricing. Confirm at the Warwick theater.

When: Box office with military ID

Listed on Military Veterans DiscountsLast verified:

Providence · RIPTA · Kennedy Plaza Photo ID Office and systemwide buses · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors and people with disabilities pay $1 off-peak with a Valid Off Peak photo ID, regardless of income. Full fare during weekday peak hours. A Medicare card may also be used to board.

When: Off-peak; full fare weekdays 7�9 a.m. and 3�6 p.m.

Source: RIPTALast verified:

Senior membership rate

$53 per month; $77 per month for a couple

Providence · YMCA of Greater Providence · Six Greater Providence branches · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Senior membership for adults 62+ is $53 a month, or $77 a month for a couple. Includes access to all six branches.

When: Monthly membership

Source: YMCA of Greater ProvidenceLast verified:

Student Discounts at Museums & Theaters

Discounted or free with valid student ID

Providence / Warwick · Multiple (RISD Museum, Trinity Rep, Gamm, etc.) · Various · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Show college student ID for discounted admission at museums, theaters (e.g., Gamm $25 tickets), and attractions. Details vary by venue.

When: Varies

Listed on GoProvidenceLast verified:

Providence · YMCA of Greater Providence · Six Greater Providence branches · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Student membership for ages 14�24 is $35 a month. Under-30 membership is listed separately at $50 a month.

When: Monthly membership

Source: YMCA of Greater ProvidenceLast verified:

Zoo Military 50% Daytime Admission

50% off regular daytime admission

Providence · Roger Williams Park Zoo · 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Active and retired U.S. military with valid ID + another ID receive 50% off daytime admission for up to four immediate family members. Also $20 off Family memberships.

When: Daytime hours

Source: Roger Williams Park ZooLast verified:

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