Elena Erdley

Temple Students’ Guide to Student Discounts in Philly

One of the best parts about being a Temple Owl is our location. We aren’t just going to school in Philly, we are living in Philly. The city is an extension of our campus life. While students have to keep an eye on their budget, Philly is full of ways to explore art, music and experiences without draining your bank account. The best way? Student discounts. Here is a guide to some of the best student discounts available in Philly that will help you make the most of your time while also making your wallet happy.

Entertainment & Leisure Discounts

  • The Philadelphia Zoo Student Membership includes a year of admission and other benefits for just $35.
  • Localhost Nerd Street, an e-sports game center, has a free student hour from 4pm-5pm and also offers Temple, Drexel and Harrisburg University students $5 unlimited play on weekdays and $10 unlimited play on weekends.
  • Fans of the local NHL team, the Philadelphia Flyers, can register for the Flyers Student Rush program by signing up here or texting ENROLL to 61259 for last minute discounted student tickets for home games. Alerts for tickets get sent out for 24-48 hours beforehand. In order to get the Student Rush offers, you need to register with your .edu email.
  • Winterfest at Blue Cross RiverRink has $3 off skating admission Monday-Thursday with a valid student ID.
  • Tickets to Wonderspaces, the interactive and immersive art exhibit, can be discounted for $20 tickets if you show your student ID.
  • If your idea of leisure is shopping, fear not. Online student discount platforms like UNiDAYS and Student Beansare free and have discounts for dozens of popular brands.

Arts & Culture Discounts

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art has $14 tickets for students who show their school ID, but they also offer a $25 student membership that has benefits such as admission to the Rodin Museum, a 10% dining and shopping discount, and access to members-only programs.
  • The Philadelphia Orchestra hosts an annual free concert specifically for college students with a valid ID.
  • Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, an immersive mosaic exhibit and non-profit museum on South Street, offers $3 off tickets for students to go through the mosaic maze.
  • The Philadelphia Ballet has two different offers. Students with valid ID can get free opening night rush tickets, or they can get $10 student rush tickets for other performances if they show their student ID an hour before the show begins.
  • Campus Philly, a source for student discounts, has a program called Campus Philly Open Arts that offers free and discounted tickets to museums, theaters, and cultural events. All you have to do is sign up with your .edu email.

How to Access & Maximize Discounts

  • Make sure your OWLcard is on your phone to show people to validate student status
  • Sign up for UNiDAYS, Student Beans, and follow Campus Philly on social media.
  • Your SEPTA key card, used to pay for local public transit, has perks! Keep it on you for discounts on food, museums, sports, shopping, and more.

Being students at Temple means we have access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. Thanks to the amount of student discounts, there are countless ways to experience the culture and community of Philly affordably. Now, grab your OWLcard, some friends, and start exploring!