{"id":1221,"date":"2018-07-05T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrokids.com\/index.php\/2018\/07\/05\/museum-free-days-and-discounts-in-delaware\/"},"modified":"2023-08-16T19:24:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T19:24:15","slug":"museum-free-days-and-discounts-in-delaware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrokids.com\/museum-free-days-and-discounts-in-delaware\/","title":{"rendered":"Museum Free Days and Discounts in Delaware"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Delaware Valley boasts a wealth of museums and cultural institutions that cater to every age and interest. These programs provide free or low-cost admission so your family can explore what the area has to offer, all while sticking to your budget.<\/p>\n

ANYTIME<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n

More Savings!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Several spots pair free, deeply discounted or pay-what-you-wish admission with family-friendly events on select dates each month.<\/p>\n

Sundays<\/strong>
\nDelaware Art Museum<\/a> weekly<\/em>
\n
Delaware Contemporary <\/a>dates vary<\/em><\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/strong>
\n
Delaware Art Museum <\/a>weekly<\/em><\/p>\n

Fridays<\/strong>
\n
Delaware Children’s Museum,<\/a> weekly<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocity Network<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

If your family has a membership to a venue that belongs to the Association of Children’s Museums’ reciprocity network (check for the logo on your membership card), you’ve got discounted admission to those spots as well. =<\/p>\n

Participant:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delaware Children’s Museum<\/a><\/p>\n


\n

ASTC Travel Passport Program<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Got a membership to a science museum? If it’s affiliated with the Association of Science Technology Centers, you may be granted free general admission to other venues in the organization — as long as they’re more than 90 miles away. Mileage is measured by linear distance, rather than driving distance.<\/p>\n

Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delaware Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library<\/a><\/p>\n

Iron Hill Museum and Science Center<\/a><\/p>\n


\n

Blue Star Museums<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Select museums offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Up to five family members, in addition to the military ID holder, are permitted per visit.<\/p>\n

Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Biggs Museum of American Art<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Art Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Historical Society<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library<\/a><\/p>\n

Mt. Cuba Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Nemours Estate<\/a><\/p>\n

New Castle Court House Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Old Swedes Historic Site<\/a><\/p>\n

Rockwood Mansion & Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Seaford Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum<\/a><\/p>\n


\n

Brandywine Valley Treasure Trail Passport<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Purchase a family pass for $95 that grants two adults and up to three kids (ages 17 & younger) free general admission to several Brandywine Valley attractions. Valid through Sept. 3, 2018, the pass is instantly delivered to your phone via text and email. Print it at home or save it to your phone’s home screen for one-tap access.<\/p>\n

Participants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Brandywine River Museum of Art<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Art Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

The Delaware Contemporary<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware History Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library<\/a><\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n

Mt. Cuba Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Nemours Estate<\/a><\/p>\n

Read House and Garden<\/a><\/p>\n

Rockwood Museum and Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library<\/a><\/p>\n


\n

MONTHLY<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bank of America Museums on Us<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders score one free general admission to participating museums on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. Be sure to bring your credit or debit card and photo ID.<\/p>\n

Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delaware Art Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/p>\n


\n

ANYTIME<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Museum Day Live<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Venues across the country grant free access to ticketholders, taking after the free-admission Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. Held this year (2019) on Sept. 21, each ticket — downloadable from Smithsonianmag.com\/museumday — admits two people to one museum. Tickets are now available — snag yours before they’re gone!<\/p>\n

Participants:<\/strong>
\n
Delaware Art Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Contemporary<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware History Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library<\/a><\/p>\n

Iron Hill Museum and Science Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Old Swedes Historic Site<\/a><\/p>\n

Read House and Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n

Rockwood Mansion and Park<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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