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Free museums and free museum days abound at Philly's finest institutions. Browse our list of all the times museums in Philadelphia are free. 

Making a museum visit a part of your family's routine is easier than you think! Philadelphia and its suburbs are chock-full of amazing institutions and lots of free museums. Whether your little ones are interested in art, science, or history, there's something here sure to ignite young imaginations without stretching the wallet too thin. Get ready for some incredible fun at no cost.

Take note that this list features museums that are always free, or offer regularly-scheduled free or what-what-you-wish days. Other museums in the area often offer free entry on national holidays or as part of special events. Keep an eye on our events calendar to see when museums are offering free museum days throughout the year. 

For more free fun, browse our Free Things To Do with Philly Kids Guide, featuring our favorite free indoor playspaces and more. Don't miss our Guide to Philly Museums for Kids, filled with reviews and roundups of the city's amazing museum scene.

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles are ideal for a large family. Museum tickets add up fast—which gets particularly frustrating if you need a hasty retreat to avoid a meltdown. Los Angeles has some fantastic museums with free general admission every day of the year, including The Getty, California Science Center, and The Broad. 

As for the rest of them, many LA museums and gardens have monthly, or even weekly, free days or evenings, and we collected a list below for easy reference. Go ahead, bring the extended family, meet friends, or check out a place you have never been before—all for just the price of parking or Metro tickets. And if there's a meltdown? At least it's free. 

Remember, these are only the museums that require you to mark your calendar for the monthly free day. Los Angeles is filled with fabulous museums for kids that are free every day, and museums that are free up until a certain age. You'll find these, and more free adventures, in our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids.

A new ice-skating rink with stunning riverfront views is drawing families to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Skate at Domino Park debuted in early December and offers ice skating fun through the middle of March. Situated atop of Domino Square, a newly completed section of Domino Park, the icy attraction is drawing families from both sides of the East River and beyond.

Read on for our full review of this brand-new ice skating rink in NYC and find more places to skate on our list of the best outdoor ice skating rinks in NYC .

The GRAMMY Museum is a cornerstone of DTLA and a must-visit for audiophiles. Music lovers can explore pursuing a career in the music industry, see historical musician artifacts, and delve into the rich history of iconic music milestones. 

There’s no better place than LA to house the GRAMMY Museum. Los Angeles is full of music industry history and continues to be a city where many musicians start their careers. From the Sunset Strip to Hollywood, LA has fueled generations of creativity across music genres. The next generation of inspiring music professionals will soon be able to visit the GRAMMY Museum for free.  

For more free fun, check out free things to do indoors in Los Angeles, and bookmark these free museum days for kids in LA. Plus, check out our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids, and our Museum Guide for Kids in LA and Orange County. 

Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. 

These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining activities designed specifically for them. They offer interactive and educational content to children, helping them build confidence and develop skills while having fun. The FREE educational games on our list, which are tried and tested by our own kids, provide a wide variety of interactive, engaging, and educational experiences for children.

Here are the best free online games for kids who want to play games together even when they’re miles apart. These free online games for kids have no downloads, subscriptions, or even payment! Just click the link and you’re good to go. 

Looking for more online fun? Check out 7 games like Wordle for kids and so much more in our Online Guide for Family Fun.

Looking for New Jersey restaurants where kids eat free? Read on for our list of eateries with freebie kids' meals throughout NJ. 

Who says there’s no such thing as a free meal? Restaurants up and down New Jersey offer free kids' meal promotions nearly every night of the week. 

Check out some of these New Jersey restaurants where kids eat free.

If you're looking for an indoor destination to play this winter, there's no shortage of New York City stores and indoor places where kids can play for free. You'll find options ranging from building Lego Friends to playing the latest Nintendo games to hands-on construction projects and mild-mannered train tables. Spend enough time playing, and your kids will be so exhausted by day's end, that they might not even whine about leaving the Nintendo system behind (fingers crossed).

For more fun, free things to do in NYC, check out our New York City Kids Guide to Free Things To Do.

New year, new city! We're so thrilled to announce that Mommy Poppins is now in a whole new metro area. Say hello to Mommy Poppins Dallas Fort Worth, serving parents and families in the greater DFW area.

Mommy Poppins is a guide to life with kids—created by parents passionate about finding cool inside scoops and sharing all the best budget-friendly, creative, and just plain fun things to do with children, both at home, in your city, and when you travel. 

Now we're bringing this to DFW! Sign up for our DFW newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to discover the best stuff to do with kids, free activities, deals and discounts, off-the-beaten-path ideas, and so much more.

Check out articles like 60 Awesome Things To Do in Dallas with Kids and Places in Texas Where You Can See Snow—we've got fun things to do in Dallas for locals and visitors alike. Our team of local parents is working hard to uncover all of the best opportunities for family fun all year round!