Every student at LACES has a student ID. Many students carry around their IDs without a purpose in mind, but there are plenty of opportunities to utilize the benefits of being a student. In LA Discounts and freebies exist all over the city for students with a valid student ID. From museums to Chick-fil-A student ID’s can get you much farther than you think.
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contemporary art museum in DTLA! Student tickets available with valid ID.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Home of the LA Phil. Student tickets available (often $10–$20 via student programs).
The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
World-famous gardens, art and rare manuscripts. Discounted student admission.
LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Largest art museum in the western United States Students get a cheaper admission pricing with their ID.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Dinosaurs, gems, science exhibits. Discounted student tickets.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Iconic views of LA and space exhibits. Grounds are free; planetarium shows are discounted for students.
UCLA Chick-fil-A
900 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Free entree on Wednesdays with purchase of drink/side.
Chains like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A and gyms like Planet Fitness and LA Fitness have locations that offer student discounts, free drinks, or reduced membership fees with a valid student ID. Museums, theaters and fitness centers also often have official student pricing. Asking takes five seconds and can save real money.
