Museum · Atlanta
High Museum of Art: free entry days, tickets & hours
The Southeast's leading art museum in Midtown's Woodruff Arts Center, with American, European, African, folk and contemporary art in Richard Meier and Renzo Piano buildings.
Independent guide, not the official High Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
High Museum is next free on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (in 11 days).
- UPS Second Sunday: free admission for everyone on the second Sunday of each month, noon-5pm.
- Also free: active-duty military personnel plus one guest (Veterans Access Program); military veterans plus one guest (Veterans Access Program); Children 5 and under are free; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission on the first full weekend of each month.
- Otherwise: general admission (non-members) — $23.50.
Calendar
Free days at High Museum
For everyone
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 11 days · 12:00–17:00
- WED18NOVWednesday, 18 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–17:00
- SUN13DECSunday, 13 December 2026 · in 7 weeks · 12:00–17:00
- WED16DECWednesday, 16 December 2026 · in 7 weeks · 10:00–17:00
- SUN10JANSunday, 10 January 2027 · in 2 months · 12:00–17:00
- WED20JANWednesday, 20 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 10 days
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 11 days
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks
- SAT2JANSaturday, 2 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months
24 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Second Sunday (noon-5pm) and third-Wednesday Access for All are free for everyone; next dates Sun 8 Nov and Wed 18 Nov 2026.
- Veterans and active-duty military get in free with one guest every regular day, walk-up only, with a DD-214 or military ID.
- Weekend parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage is a $25 flat rate and fills up; MARTA Arts Center station is next door.
- Free days are busy: the family gallery closes on Second Sundays and special exhibitions may hit capacity.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayUPS Second Sunday: free admission for everyone on the second Sunday of each month, noon-5pm · 12:00–17:00 | everyone | Family programming 1-4pm. On these days the Greene Family Learning Gallery is closed and access to special exhibitions is not guaranteed. Parking ($25) is extra and free member parking does not apply. | No |
| Free dayAccess for All: free admission on the third Wednesday of each month, 10am-5pm · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | Programming is aimed at adults. Group visits (school, corporate, senior-residence groups, docent-led tours) are not accommodated on these days. | No |
| Free forFree for active-duty military personnel plus one guest (Veterans Access Program) | military members and families | Walk-up tickets only; limit 2 tickets per household. Show a military, retiree or dependent ID card. Subject to availability. Not valid for parking, camps, classes or special events. | No |
| Free forFree for military veterans plus one guest (Veterans Access Program) | veterans | Walk-up tickets only; limit 2 tickets per household. Proof of service: retiree ID or DD Form 214. Subject to availability. Not valid for parking, camps, classes or special events. | No |
| Free forChildren 5 and under are free | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free dayBank of America Museums on Us: free general admission on the first full weekend of each month | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders; bring the card and photo ID. Cardholder only. | No |
Official prices
High Museum ticket prices
| General admission (non-members) — Online orders add $2.09 in fees. Includes the collection and most special exhibitions. | $23.50 |
| Museum Pass: a year of unlimited daytime admission — Pays for itself in about two visits. | $48 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (non-members)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: High Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–17:00 |
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm, closed Mondays. Last ticket one hour before closing.
1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
FAQ
High Museum: common questions
Is High Museum free?
High Museum is free for everyone uPS Second Sunday: free admission for everyone on the second Sunday of each month, noon-5pm and access for All: free admission on the third Wednesday of each month, 10am-5pm. Also free: active-duty military personnel plus one guest (Veterans Access Program); military veterans plus one guest (Veterans Access Program); Children 5 and under are free; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission on the first full weekend of each month. Otherwise the official ticket costs $23.50.
When is High Museum free?
UPS Second Sunday: free admission for everyone on the second Sunday of each month, noon-5pm and Access for All: free admission on the third Wednesday of each month, 10am-5pm. The next free date is Sunday, 8 November 2026.
When are the free days at High Museum for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)?
Upcoming free dates for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us): Sat 7 Nov, Sun 8 Nov, Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to High Museum?
Military members and families — walk-up tickets only; limit 2 tickets per household. Show a military, retiree or dependent ID card. Subject to availability. Not valid for parking, camps, classes or special events.. Veterans — walk-up tickets only; limit 2 tickets per household. Proof of service: retiree ID or DD Form 214. Subject to availability. Not valid for parking, camps, classes or special events.. Children under 6.
How much is a ticket to High Museum?
General admission (non-members) costs $23.50 on the official site.
What day is High Museum closed?
High Museum is closed on Mondays. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm, closed Mondays. Last ticket one hour before closing.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- high.org/special-offers/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- high.org/tickets/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- high.org/visit/
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