We found out about a great offer from Bank of America! If you have any of their cards (check, ATM, or credit) then you can get free admission to a number of museums the first weekend of every month through April 2009 (Update: the Museums On Us offer has been extended through 2010). There are over 70 museums across the nation that are participating. Check out the Bank of America site for details on your city and state.
And it’s not just museums! In NYC it includes the Bronx Zoo, the New York Hall of Science, and the New York Aquarium. We chose the New York Aquarium this past Sunday. Since my wife and I share an account in Bank of America we both got in free. We found a coupon for a free child’s admission so our daughter was free too! If you plan on checking out the NY Aquarium I would suggest bringing your own lunch or eating before-hand as their vendors are expensive. Food aside, we had a great time. And the price was right!
For those of you not familiar with the NY Aquarium it’s located in Coney Island, Brooklyn basically on the boardwalk. In fact where we parked we were closer to the Cyclone roller coaster than we were to the aquarium. After visiting the aquarium we strolled along the boardwalk and Coney Island, taking in the scenery. I forget how festive and interesting that area is. The feeling there was a bit bittersweet as it was the last day Astroland would be open (home of the Cyclone).
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So do you have a card with Bank of America? If so go take advantage of your free admission!
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Too bad I didn’t see this last week
BOA is all over Florida and North Carolina, but there are only a few in Iowa… too bad there aren’t more museums and zoos participating.
Sounds like fun.
Thanks for the tip!
Jeff
@ Jeff – I found out about it after the first weekend of last month. We had just gone to the Bronx Zoo, which is part of the promotion, too!
I forgot to mention it but you can sign up for an email reminder on the BofA site. They’ll email you a few days before the first weekend.
What a great free offer for Bank of America cardholders! The price is right and it is wonderful for a fun time with the family. Like you said, eat before you go or pack a lunch for a planned picnic during the day’s activities. Usually most places will stamp your hand or allow you free return admission during the same day if you are “taking a break”. What a great freebie for the family!
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