Where to find college student discounts in Greater Boston in 2025

Your guide to discounts around Greater Boston with a valid student ID.

The Bruins flag is pulled through the stands by fans during the Bruins vs. Florida Panthers game in Boston on April 19, 2023. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

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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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

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.

Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge

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

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

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

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

A $35 BSO student pass grants admission to most performances. Check the website for performance availability and blackout dates.

Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Fenway-Kenmore

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

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

Moviehouse 5 at Coolidge Corner Theatre has a red theme, influenced by films including “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, & Her Lover” by Peter Greenaway. *– Lane Turner/Globe Staff*

Students can purchase a $14 ticket for showings from Sundays to Thursdays with a valid student ID.

Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline

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

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

The exhibition “Portraits from Boston, with Love” in Fenway Gallery in 2024. *Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum* *– Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston*

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.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Fenway-Kenmore

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

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

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

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