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Senior Citizen Shopping, Discounts
Get Cultured - Entertainment Discounts for Senior
Citizens Available
Some even have free admission for seniors on certain
days
By Elliott Brown, Contributing Editor,
SeniorDiscounts.com
 May
2, 2007 - Many of us may forget that there are
numerous museums, theater programs and music concerts available in every
city. Add a senior discount to one of these events and you can have a
great time for less than it costs to go to the movies.
Visiting museums is a great way to spend an
afternoon or a weekend morning. You can spend some quiet time admiring
art, or you can bop around with your grandchildren at a natural history
or science museum. Whatever you choose, there will almost certainly be a
senior discount available.
Like most senior discounts, the age requirements
for museum discounts vary. The most common age requirement is around 60
years of age, but some begin as early as age 50. Expect discounts that
range from a couple of dollars to 50% off the regular admission price.
Some locations even have free admission for seniors on certain days.
Senior discounts can also be found on attractions
within museums. For instance, IMAX theaters or gift shops may have a
separate senior discount, usually around 10%. If you are unable to
locate the discount on our web site, try the museum's own web site as it
will most likely have senior rates listed. Discounts tend to be clearly
posted near museum ticket windows as well, and if you take a youngster
with you, expect additional discounts for students or those under the
age of twelve.
If you think you've already been to all of the
museums in town, try contacting your local university as universities
often have exhibits that cater to local interests or areas of study in
which the university specializes.
If you plan on going to the same museum more than
once or twice a year, it's also worth considering buying a museum
membership. Members are typically entitled to unlimited visits, in
addition to discounts in museum stores and exclusive members-only
events.
Would you rather see the work of Shakespeare or
Simon for a sixpence? If an evening at the theater is your preference,
there are lots of ways to save, even if you don't live near Broadway. In
fact, smaller local theaters can have the best senior rates. Discounts
are often 10% to 30% off regular ticket prices, and age requirements
tend to be lower than those at museums.
Larger theaters are better organized and usually
list senior ticket prices on their web sites. Small theaters don't
always do a good job of publicizing their discounts, so you may need to
call to inquire. Also, discounts can vary for each show, so don't assume
the discount will be the same throughout the entire season.
Operas and symphonies can be a little more on the
expensive side. Fortunately, senior discounts can be found at many of
the major venues throughout the country. Discounts can range from 10% to
as much as 40%, depending on the show. To prevent jealous non-seniors
from taking advantage of these discounts, reduced-price tickets are not
always available for web purchase, so you may need to call to place your
order. The age requirement for these discounts is usually a bit higher,
around 62 years of age.
Discounts on Broadway musicals are a little hard to
come by because demand is exceedingly high. However, you don't have to
travel to New York to see old favorites by the likes of Rodgers and
Hammerstein or Andrew Lloyd Webber. Most high schools and colleges put
on a tried and true classic at least once a year. From Oklahoma to Cats,
there should be plenty of inexpensive options, even if no senior
discounts apply. Contact the drama departments at nearby schools for
details.
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