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Free things to do in Boston
10 places with verified free entry · 5 free today
5 of them are free to enter every day they're open, and 2 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
Parks & gardens
Attractions
Walking tours
Museums
Always freeHarvard Art MuseumsFree admission for everyone, every day
Free Thu 29 OctInstitute of Contemporary Art, BostonFree Thursday Nights: free for everyone every Thursday, 5-9pm
Free Thu 29 OctIsabella Stewart Gardner MuseumFree Thursday Nights: free for everyone every Thursday, 5-9pm
Free for someMuseum of Fine Arts, BostonFree for children aged 6 and under- Free for someMuseum of Science, BostonFree for children under 3
Zoos & aquariums
FAQ
Free things to do in Boston: common questions
What can you visit for free in Boston?
Free Tickets lists 10 places in Boston with free entry we checked against official sources. Always free: Boston Common, Boston Public Library, Freedom Trail, Harvard Art Museums and USS Constitution. Free on set days: ICA Boston and Gardner Museum. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): ICA Boston, Gardner Museum, MFA Boston, Museum of Science, New England Aquarium and USS Constitution.
When are museums and landmarks free in Boston?
ICA Boston — thursday Nights: free for everyone every Thursday, 5-9pm; Gardner Museum — thursday Nights: free for everyone every Thursday, 5-9pm. Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Which places in Boston are free for children?
ICA Boston, Gardner Museum, MFA Boston, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.
Are there free museums in Boston for students or young adults?
Yes: ICA Boston, Gardner Museum, MFA Boston, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Many of these rules apply only to EU or local residents, so check the conditions on each page.
Are there free days only for residents in Boston?
Some free days are for Massachusetts residents only, with proof of address. Visitors from elsewhere can use the free days for everyone or the paid options on each page.
Do I need to book free entry in Boston?
At ICA Boston, Gardner Museum, MFA Boston, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium even free entry needs a timed reservation, and free slots can run out. Book as soon as the slots open.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is ICA Boston at $20 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.