Free Family Days at 14 Boston Museums

Sun Apr 6, 2025 - Sun Apr 5, 2026
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Repeating every month on the first Sundays through April 5, 2026.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free
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Students and families, join us for Boston Family Days! Explore a collection of local museums for free on the first and second Sundays of each month, thanks to a partnership between the MFA and the City of Boston.

Below are the participating locations:

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? No

  • Institute of Contemporary Art
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? Yes

  • Museum of Science
    Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? Yes
    BPS families can reserve tickets by calling 617-723-2500.

  • Boston Children's Museum
    Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Registration required? Yes

  • The New England Aquarium
    Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    Registration required? No

  • Franklin Park Zoo
    Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Last entry at 3 p.m.)
    Registration required? Yes

  • Museum of African American History
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Registration required? No

  • JFK Presidential Museum and Library
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Last entry at 3:30 p.m.)
    Registration required? No

  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? Yes
    Use code ISGMBFD before selecting tickets.

  • Paul Revere House
    Hours:

    • Nov 1 – Apr 14: 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

    • Apr 15 – Oct 31: 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
      Registration required? No

  • Old North Illuminated
    Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? No

  • USS Constitution Museum
    Hours:

    • Museum: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    • Ship: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      Registration required? No

  • Revolutionary Spaces: Old State House and Old South Meeting House
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? No

  • MassArt Art Museum
    Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
    Registration required? Yes

If you are not registered for Boston Family days, sign up now through the event website!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.