We found out about a great offer from Bank of America!
If you have any of their cards (check, ATM, or credit), or a Merrill Lynch card, they are offering free museum days to a number of museums the first weekend of every month (Update: the Museums On Us offer has been extended through 2012). There are 150 museums across the nation that are participating.
And it’s not just museums!
In the past it has included the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium. We chose the New York Aquarium. 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!
Currently, in NYC, you can visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Hall of Science (see actual rocket ships), the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and more. And there are also places to see on Long Island as well.
It’s not just free museums in New York
There are currently places to visit in 31 states. New this year are Alaska (yes Alaska!), and Minnesota.
Here are the Museums on Us dates for 2012:
Where will you be visiting?
Hint: If you are taking advantage of Museums on Us I suggest you get to the location as early as possible. A nice day combined with a free admission tends to bring a lot of people out for the day. Avoid the longer lines that occur as the day goes on.
We got to see this guy thanks to free museum days from Bank of America.
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).
If you don’t have a Bank of America card and you are in New York City, check out these cheap and frugal things to do!
So do you have a card with Bank of America? If so go take advantage of your free admission!
Check out the Bank of America site for details on your city and state.
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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!
Where can you find a free child’s admission coupon? Tks.
Check online. Type in the museum name and free child admission. Or look at the museum site itself as it may have its own offers.
Even if you have to pay for the kids, it’s still less than paying for the whole family and many times kids admission is cheaper.
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