Free Museum Days in Philly
Philadelphia is brimming with cultural institutions that offer free or pay-what-you-wish admission, making it easy to enjoy the city’s vibrant arts and history scene without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, here’s your guide to free museum days in Philly:
CENTER CITY
Photo: Condé Nast Travler
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Pay What You Wish: Every Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and the first Sunday of each month.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Free admission and activities on the first Sunday of each month.
701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 1910
Free admission on Juneteenth (June 19)
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Pay What You Wish: Every day.
151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Always Free Admission.
1214 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Always Free Admission.
101 South Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106-2517
Always Free Admission with Suggested Donation
OLD CITY
Photo: National Park Service
520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Always free, but timed tickets are required from February through December.
525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free admission on various holidays typically including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Constitution Day
526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Always free admission.
UNIVERSITY CITY
Photo: The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
118 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Always free admission.
FAIRMOUNT PARK
Photo: U.S. News Travel
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Discounted Admission: Select First Wednesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $2 per person.
GERMANTOWN & CHESTNUT HILL
Photo: TripAdvisor
6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Free admission on Second Saturdays from August to October.
9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Free admission every Sunday.
NORTH PHILLY
Photo: Wagner Free Institute of Science
1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Always free admission.
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