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Where to find college student discounts in Greater Boston
Your guide to discounts around Greater Boston with a valid student ID.
College students are back in Boston!
Boston has so much to offer whether it’s your first or fourth year returning to the city, but it can be difficult to justify another pricey ticket. That’s why it’s important to take full advantage of the city’s student discounts.
Boston’s businesses are prepared to offer students discounts to some of the city’s best performances, museums, and sports games—as long as they present a valid student ID. Students also have exclusive access to a number of day-of discounts, if they have the flexibility. Remember to check the website for details.
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AMC Theatres
Special student pricing at participating AMC Theatres when purchasing tickets in person with a valid student ID. Find a nearby theatre for discount details.
AMC Boston Common 19, 175 Tremont St., Downtown Boston
AMC Assembly Row 12, 395 Artisan Way, Somerville
AMC South Bay Center 12, 25 District Ave., Dorchester
American Repertory Theater
With a valid student ID, full-time students can purchase a Student and Under 25 ticket in advance for $30 plus fees. For anyone under age 25 or a full-time college, university, or high school student, rush tickets are available day-of for $25 by phone at 617-547-8300 or in person at the Loeb Drama Center only.
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Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge
Amtrak
Students between 17 and 24 years old receive 15% off Amtrak’s regular adult fare for bookings made one day in advance. Valid student ID is required upon request.
South Station, 700 Atlantic Ave., Downtown Boston
Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth St., Back Bay
North Station, 126 Causeway St., West End
ArtsEmerson
For any ArtsEmerson performance, college or high school students with a valid student ID can get up to two day-of rush tickets for $10 each, and up to two advance tickets for $20 when purchased at the box office. Emerson students can get one free day-of rush ticket to any in-person theatre performance, film screening, or concert when purchased with a valid student ID at the box office. For advance tickets, students can purchase up to two $10 tickets to any production.
Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., Downtown Boston
Boston Ballet
With a valid student ID, $20 cash-only rush tickets are available for select performances two hours before a show.
Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington St., Downtown Boston
Boston Bruins College Nights
Students can purchase tickets beginning at $60 for the following Bruins home games: Oct. 29 vs. Philadelphia Flyers and Dec. 3 vs. Detroit Red Wings.
TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, West End
Boston Symphony Orchestra
A $35 BSO student pass grants admission to most performances. Check the website for performance availability and blackout dates.
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Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Fenway-Kenmore
Boston University Judson B. Coit Observatory
Free admission to the BU Coit Observatory Public Open Nights with registration in advance. Public Open Nights are held on most Wednesday evenings.
Coit Observatory at Boston University College of Arts & Sciences, 725 Commonwealth Ave., Fenway-Kenmore
Celebrity Series of Boston
Students can purchase two rush tickets for $20 each with a valid student ID. Student rush tickets must be paid in cash, and go on sale either one or two hours before the performance depending on the venue.
Locations vary by performance
Coolidge Corner Theatre
Students can purchase a $14 ticket for showings from Sundays to Thursdays with a valid student ID.
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline
Huntington Theatre Company
All performances for full-time students are $25 with a valid student ID. Students can use promo code DISCOUNT to access the tickets online.
The Huntington at The Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Fenway-Kenmore
Institute of Contemporary Art
Free admission to the ICA for students at ICA University Membership schools. Check the website to see if your school is a member. A valid student ID is required at entry.
Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr., Seaport
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Free admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for students at the museum’s University Membership schools. Check the website to see if your school is a member. A valid student ID is required.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Fenway-Kenmore
Lyric Stage
Student tickets can be purchased online, in person, or over the phone with a valid student ID from a degree-granting institution for $20.
140 Clarendon St., Back Bay
Museum of Fine Arts
Free admission to the MFA for students at MFA University Membership schools. Check the website to see if your school is a member. A valid student ID is required at entry.
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Fenway-Kenmore
Orange Theory Fitness – Fenway
Students get 15% off current rates, and the first class is free for everyone.
88 Van Ness St., Fenway-Kenmore
Red Sox (and Fenway Park events)
Student tickets are available starting at $9 at select Red Sox home games and Fenway Park events. Students must register for the Student9s program to receive ticket offers.
Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Fenway-Kenmore
The Brattle Theatre
Students can purchase discounted tickets for movies at The Brattle for $13 with a valid student ID. For double feature screening tickets, students can purchase those for $17.
40 Brattle St., Cambridge
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