
Here is a roundup of free museum days Philadelphia families can enjoy this year, including picks with always-free admission!
We’re collecting free days for family-friendly museums and zoos around Philadelphia on our interactive map & calendar. More free days are added as we hear about them, so check back often for opportunities to enjoy free family fun.
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Air Mobility Command Museum
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: Air Mobility Command Museum always offers free admission. The museum houses over 30 aircrafts varying in roles and sizes, and has exhibits telling the story of humanitarian and airlift and air refueling history.
Delaware Children's Museum Discounted Days
01/27/2023
02/03/2023
02/10/2023
$5 Fridays, 5pm-8pm
$2 3rd Wednesday/month, 5pm-8pm
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Delaware Children's Museum offers discounted admission on the third Wednesday of each month as well as Friday evenings. This is a fun and interactive museum which features STEM activities, sports, pretend play, fitness and fun.
The Delaware Contemporary
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Delaware Contemporary always offers free admission. This museum showcases art, technology and design in exhibits that educate and inspire attendees. There are 7 galleries and 26 artist studios, and they bring new exhibits throughout the year for an annual total of 24 exhibits of highly recognized artists.
Delaware Art Museum Free Days
01/22/2023
01/29/2023
02/05/2023
Free days Sundays & 4pm-8pm on Thursdays from April to December
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Delaware Art Museum offers free days every Sunday and on Thursdays from April to December. The Museum boasts various cultural and art history exhibits as well as family programs, performances, Kids' Corner and much more.
Brandywine Zoo Winter Free Days
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: Visit the Brandywine Zoo for their free days from December to mid-March. This zoo is home to many animals such as mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates and the 12-acre venue is ideal for families with young children. Due to the limited visibility of some of the animals during the winter months, the Brandywine Zoo opens their gates with free admission (excluding special events).
Cohanzick Zoo
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Cohanzick Zoo always offers free admission. This 15-acre zoo is nestled in Bridgeton's 1100-acre park. Home to about 100 animals across 45 species, some favorites include the Asiatic Black Bear, Fishing Cat, White Handed Gibbon, Brazilian Porcupine and African Serval. Pack a lunch to enjoy in the picnic grove (the Zoo doesn't offer concessions) and stay the day in this hidden gem.
Southern New Jersey All Sports Museum & Hall of Fame of Bridgeton
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Southern New Jersey All Sports Museum & Hall of Fame of Bridgeton always offers free admission. This Museum showcases sports memorabilia, photos, equipment and more from athletes who gained national fame but have a local connection to Bridgeton, NJ. Highlights include a Jackie Robinson game-used bat, 1980 World Champion Phillies memorabilia, Golden Glove by Willie Mays, and much more. There is also a Trophy Room with medals and awards won by professional and Olympic athletes such as Goose Goslin, born in Salem, NJ.
Please Touch Museum Free Days
02/01/2023
03/01/2023
04/05/2023
First Wednesday of each month, $2 admission, 4pm-7pm
Shila: The Please Touch Museum offers discounted admission on the first Wednesday of each month. This museum features two floors filled with everything related to learning and discovering, play and imagination. The museum includes exhibits such as: Nature's Pond, Roadside Adventures & Imagination Playground. You can also take a spin on their 100+ year old carousel!
Institute of Contemporary Art
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Institute of Contemporary Art, which always offers free admission, is filled with modern art exhibitions and art related programs to teach about culture and art.
Philadelphia Museum of Art Pay-What-You-Wish Admission
01/27/2023
02/03/2023
02/05/2023
Free days first Sunday of the month & every Friday, 5pm-8:45pm
Juan L.: The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers pay-what-you-wish admission on the first Sunday of each month as well as every Friday evening. The architecture and grandeur of both the inside and outside of this building is sure to catch your little one's attention. They have the largest collection of art in Philadelphia including Asian, European, and American works with a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden.
Rodin Museum Pay-What-You-Wish Admission
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Rodin Museum always offers pay-what-you-wish admission as well as free admission for youth under 18. This museum boasts a significant collection of Auguste Rodin's work from every stage of his career. The Beaux-Arts Architecture and formal French garden are a delight to all visitors.
Barnes Foundation PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Juan L.: The Barnes Foundation has free days on the first Sunday of each month. This museum boasts a huge amount of impressionist and post-impressionist works along with Matisse, Picasso, and others. There is often a unique free program each month as well.
Woodmere Art Museum Free Days
01/22/2023
01/29/2023
02/05/2023
Free days Sundays (excluding events)
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Woodmere Art Museum free days happen on Sundays. This museum features art and cultural exhibits including the Helen Millard Children's Gallery, which contains artwork created by children. The Museum provides family friendly programs and events including art, storytelling, holiday specials, music and performances throughout the year.
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Always free admission,
Suggested donation of $10/adult, $5/child
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Wagner Free Institute of Science always offers free admission. In 1855, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn, regardless of background or ability to pay, and this museum still offers free admission every day. Come see their landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more!
United States Mint Philadelphia Tour
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: Visiting the United States Mint in Philadelphia, the nation's first Mint, is always free to the public. Guests can view coins being made in the factory below, see the first coining press, and other historic artifacts. All tours are free, self-guided, and take approximately 45 minutes to complete
Fireman's Hall Museum
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Fireman's Hall Museum, which always offers free admission, is our family favorite for everything firemen related. There are many firetrucks from the old days, photos, memorabilia of fire fighting equipment and more. The kids love the interactive sections where they can try on real fire fighter gear and boots, learn when it is appropriate to call 911 through interactive phones and computer generated quizzes, explore fire safety, see a fireman's pole and more. The gift shop also sells firefighting-themed kids books, puzzles, toys and more.
Ryerss Museum & Library
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Ryerss Museum offers free admission every day. They have an impressive collection of art, family heirlooms, sculptures, paintings, minerals and artifacts from Europe, Asia and Native America. The Ryerss Library features adult and children's books along with a Kid's Corner with arts and craft supplies and board games.
New Jersey State Museum
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The New Jersey State Museum always offers free admission. They house two million artifacts from collections in natural and cultural history, archaeology and ethnography, and fine art.
Rutgers University Geology Museum
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: The Rutgers Geology Museum always offers free admission and features natural history, geological and anthropological specimens dating back to the 1800s. Collection highlights include an Egyptian mummy, dinosaur trackway, mastodon skeleton, and mineral exhibits. Be sure to ask one of the museum employees about their free scavenger hunts during your next visit.
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