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How to Enjoy Philly Museums For Free

Posted on January 31, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Brittany Valentine

Brittany Valentine

There’s so much to fall in love with at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Brittany Valentine/City Cast Philly)

There’s so much to fall in love with at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Brittany Valentine/City Cast Philly)

Philly has some of the most incredible museums, from art to science and everything in between. Here’s how to immerse yourself in some of the coolest ones without breaking the bank.

🖼️ On the first Sunday of every month, you can enter the the Philadelphia Museum of Art by paying what you wish, as long as it’s over 1 cent. Yes, really. It also offers discounts for students and seniors, and children under 18 can always visit for free. 

🖼️ The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts is free during the WawaWelcome America festival which runs from June 19-July 4 this year. The rest of the year, you can access the museum for free on select Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m, through the Family Arts Academy program.



🖼️ On the second Sunday of each month, the Museum of the American Revolution is free those who want a sensory-friendly experience. Don’t forget to register online first. On March 24, the museum will be hosting a ‘Black Founders Women’s History Night,” and entry will be pay-what-you-wish.

Exploring the Philadelphia Museum of Art, circa October 2020. (Brittany Valentine/City Cast Philly)

Exploring the Philadelphia Museum of Art, circa October 2020. (Brittany Valentine/City Cast Philly)

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