Museum · Philadelphia
Philadelphia Museum of Art: free entry days, tickets & hours
One of America's largest art museums, at the top of the 'Rocky Steps', with European masters, Duchamp, arms and armour and period rooms.
Independent guide, not the official Philadelphia Museum of Art website. Official links are under Sources.
Part of Philadelphia Museum of Art is free: rocky statue and the 'Rocky Steps' outside: free, no museum ticket needed.
- Also free: everyone 18 and under (a ticket is still needed); general admission for PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders (up to 4 adults); Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (15 May-6 Sep 2027); Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for cardholders on the first full weekend of each month.
- Otherwise: adult general admission — $30.
Calendar
Free days at Philadelphia Museum of Art
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 9 days
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 10 days
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SAT2JANSaturday, 2 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 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
- Under-19s are free every day, but still need a ticket from the desk or online with an adult ticket.
- Running up the Rocky Steps and the Rocky statue at the bottom are free; you don't need a museum ticket.
- A full-price ticket also gets you into the Rodin Museum and is valid for two consecutive days.
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Friday nights (5-8:45pm) are pay what you wish, suggested $15, through June 2027.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for everyone 18 and under (a ticket is still needed) | children under 19 | Youth tickets can be reserved online together with a paid ticket, or picked up free at an admissions desk. | No |
| Free forFree general admission for PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders (up to 4 adults) | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | In person at an admissions desk (Museums for All / Art-Reach ACCESS). General admission only; not valid for ticketed exhibitions or with other offers. Under-19s are free anyway. | No |
| Free forBlue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (15 May-6 Sep 2027) | military members and families | Bring a military ID to the admissions desk. Outside the summer, active-duty military get $4 off up to two tickets (not free). | No |
| Free dayBank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for cardholders on the first full weekend of each month | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Bank of America credit or debit card plus photo ID; one free general admission per cardholder. Listed by Bank of America as a Philadelphia partner; the museum's own pages do not mention the program. 4 Jul 2027 left out because the museum closed on 4 July in 2026. | No |
| Free areaRocky statue and the 'Rocky Steps' outside: free, no museum ticket needed | everyone | Outdoor statue and steps; open any time. | No |
Official prices
Philadelphia Museum of Art ticket prices
| Adult general admission — Seniors 65+ $28, students $14, youths free. A full-price ticket is valid two consecutive days and includes the Rodin Museum. | $30 |
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 (adult general admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:45 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8:45pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Christmas Eve (24 Dec) 10am-3pm.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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FAQ
Philadelphia Museum of Art: common questions
Is Philadelphia Museum of Art free?
Rocky statue and the 'Rocky Steps' outside: free, no museum ticket needed. Also free: everyone 18 and under (a ticket is still needed); general admission for PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders (up to 4 adults); Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (15 May-6 Sep 2027); Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for cardholders on the first full weekend of each month. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
When are the free days at Philadelphia Museum of Art 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 Philadelphia Museum of Art?
Children under 19 — youth tickets can be reserved online together with a paid ticket, or picked up free at an admissions desk.. EBT cardholders (Museums for All) — in person at an admissions desk (Museums for All / Art-Reach ACCESS). General admission only; not valid for ticketed exhibitions or with other offers. Under-19s are free anyway.. Military members and families — bring a military ID to the admissions desk. Outside the summer, active-duty military get $4 off up to two tickets (not free)..
How much is a ticket to Philadelphia Museum of Art?
Adult general admission costs $30 on the official site.
What day is Philadelphia Museum of Art closed?
Philadelphia Museum of Art is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8:45pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Christmas Eve (24 Dec) 10am-3pm.
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Where this comes from
- philamuseum.org/faq · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- philamuseum.org/main-building · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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