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The Hypocaust
Always free
The Hypocaust
New York, United States

Beneath the surface of New York's bustling streets lies a piece of ancient engineering that has survived nearly two m...

Free admission every day
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Always free Wheelchair access
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Rising from the Santa Monica Mountains like a modernist cathedral of art, The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles sta...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Rating 4.8 Proof available
The Leather Museum
Always free
The Leather Museum
Chicago, United States

Chicago's museum scene is one of the most celebrated in the world, and The Leather Museum adds an unexpected and prov...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.9
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Always free Wheelchair access
The Library Company
Philadelphia, United States

The Library Company of Philadelphia stands as one of America's most historically significant cultural institutions, a...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.5
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Always free

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum in Townsend, Tennessee, is a charming free museum that preserves ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.7 Proof available
The Mint
Always free
The Mint
Garden City, United States

Garden City has a history of currency - both literal and cultural - and The Mint draws on that monetary heritage whil...

Free admission every day
Rating 3.8
The Museum
Always free
The Museum
San Jose, United States

San Jose has been quietly building a contemporary art scene that doesn't get the attention it deserves - overshadowed...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.1
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Always free Wheelchair access

The Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier destination for photography lovers and one ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.4 Proof available
The old Boat House
Always free
The old Boat House
Long Beach, United States

Perched along the waterfront in Long Beach, The Old Boat House invites visitors to step inside a storied maritime lan...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.4
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Always free Wheelchair access
The People"s House
Washington, United States

The People's House in Washington, DC, brings the history and grandeur of the American presidency to life through imme...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.7 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
The Phoenix Collection Tea Museum
Lagunitas, United States

Down a winding stretch of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in the tiny Marin County hamlet of Lagunitas, California, lies ...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: Closed | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 5.0
The Sazerac House
Always free
The Sazerac House
New Orleans, United States

The Sazerac House in New Orleans, located at 101 Magazine Street, offers free admission to all visitors. Rated 4.9 ou...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.9
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Always free Wheelchair access
The Trust for Governors Island
New York, United States

The Trust for Governors Island in New York City manages one of Manhattan's most remarkable public spaces, and access ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.4 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
The Wheels Museum
Albuquerque, United States

All aboard for a journey through New Mexico's transportation heritage at The Wheels Museum in Albuquerque - a volunte...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Friday: Closed | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rating 4.7 Proof available
Thoreau Cabin replica
Always free
Thoreau Cabin replica
Concord, United States

Thoreau Cabin Replica, located in Concord, ranks among the most unique free attractions in the area. Offering FREE AD...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
Thoroughgood House Visitor Center
Always free
Thoroughgood House Visitor Center
Virginia Beach, United States

The Thoroughgood House Visitor Center in Virginia Beach, located at 1636 Parish Road, offers free admission to all vi...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7 Proof available
Tillamook Forest Center
Always free
Tillamook Forest Center
Tillamook, United States

The Tillamook Burn of 1933 was one of the most devastating wildfires in Pacific Northwest history, consuming nearly 2...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.8
Timken Museum of Art
Always free
Timken Museum of Art
San Diego, United States

Timken Museum of Art in San Diego is a remarkable free art museum that proves you do not need to spend a dime to have...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7 Proof available
Tintic Mining Museum
Always free
Tintic Mining Museum
Eureka, United States

In the arid hills of Juab County, Utah, there is a town called Eureka whose name reflects the optimism that once elec...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available