Free admission program · Bank of America
Bank of America Museums on Us: free museum weekends
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders get one free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month.
Independent guide, not the official Museums on Us website. Official links are under Sources.
In short
How Museums on Us works
- Who: Holders of a Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card. One free general admission per eligible cardholder, not transferable. Additional guests pay.
- When: The first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month; a month that starts on a Sunday skips that day. Bank of America confirms 7–8 November 2026; later dates follow the same rule. Some museums take part only on the Saturday or only on the Sunday.
- What's free: One free general admission per eligible cardholder.
- How: Show your active BofA, Merrill or Private Bank credit or debit card and a valid government-issued photo ID at a participating institution. Some partners require an advance online reservation. Check the partner's entry on the map.
- Not included: Special exhibitions, ticketed exhibitions, enhanced experiences and other add-ons (pay separately), and fundraising events. The offer is not transferable, does not guarantee admission and cannot be combined with other offers.
- Participants: 250 — search them on the official list
Calendar
Next dates
- Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Saturday, 2 January 2027
- Sunday, 3 January 2027
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Museums on Us places on Free Tickets
New York
FAQ
Museums on Us: common questions
When is the next Museums on Us weekend?
7–8 November 2026, according to Bank of America.
Can my family get in free with my card?
No. The offer covers one general admission for the cardholder only and is not transferable. Partner pages say additional guests must buy tickets.
Do additional guests pay?
Yes. Partner entries on the BofA map (for example Denver Botanic Gardens) state it.
Do I need to book ahead?
At some partners, yes. Denver Botanic Gardens, for example, requires an advance reservation. Each partner's procedure is on the BofA map.
What ID do I need?
Your active card plus a government-issued photo ID (passport, state ID or driver licence).
Are special exhibitions included?
No. Special and ticketed exhibitions and enhanced experiences cost extra. Fundraising events are excluded.
Is every museum open both Saturday and Sunday?
No. Some roster entries are marked 'Saturdays only' or 'Sundays only' (21 entries on 27 Oct 2026).
Where is the list by state?
Bank of America publishes a state-by-state roster, plus a map with each partner's admission procedure.
Do debit cards count?
Yes. Both credit and debit cards from Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank qualify.
Where do I check opening hours?
With the museum directly.
Which places on Free Tickets take part in Museums on Us?
4 places we list have a matching free rule, including Art Institute (Chicago), LACMA (Los Angeles), Intrepid (New York), The Met (New York). Participation can change, so check each venue before you go.
Sources
Where this comes from
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/arts-and-culture — “Please check with our partners directly for current operating hours.”
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-find-locations-map — “cardholders are required to reserve free admission to Denver Botanic Gardens during Museums on Us program weekends in advance.”
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners — “Bakersfield Museum of Art (Saturdays only)”
- newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2026/06/bank-of-america-celebrates-america-250-by-giving-customers-free-.html — “The number of participating museums and cultural institutions has expanded to 250 as the country approaches this historic milestone.”