Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders get one free general admission at participating museums and cultural institutions across the U.S. The offer runs on the first full weekend of every month.
- When
- The first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Some partners take part on only one day or in certain months, and these limits are noted on the official list.
- Ages
- There is no age rule. The free admission is for the cardholder only. Children and other guests pay the museum's normal price unless the museum offers its own free entry.
- Cost
- Free general admission for the cardholder. Special, ticketed or enhanced exhibitions and add-ons cost extra. Fundraising events are excluded.
- Sign-up
- No advance registration through Bank of America. Bring an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and a valid government photo ID. Some museums use their own adjusted procedures, such as timed tickets, which appear when you select the partner on Bank of America's Museums on Us map.
Upcoming dates
- Sat, Nov 7 · November 7 and 8, 2026. Stated on Bank of America's site as the next eligible weekend.
- Sat, Dec 5 · December 5 and 6, 2026. Worked out from the calendar as the first full weekend; not yet posted by Bank of America.
- Sat, Jan 2 · January 2 and 3, 2027. Worked out from the calendar as the first full weekend; not yet posted by Bank of America.
- Sat, Feb 6 · February 6 and 7, 2027. Worked out from the calendar as the first full weekend; not yet posted by Bank of America.
Tips from the official pages
- Each card gets one person in. For a family visit, check what the museum charges for children or whether kids are free there anyway.
- Read the notes on the official list. Some partners take part only on Saturdays, only on Sundays, or only in certain months.
- Click the museum on Bank of America's map before you go. Some partners require timed tickets or use other procedures.
- Bring both the physical or active card and a government photo ID. The offer needs both.
Participating museums near you
SF Bay Area
- Computer History MuseumMountain View
- Oakland Museum of CaliforniaOakland
- de Young MuseumSan Francisco
- Legion of HonorSan Francisco
- San José Museum of Art (Sundays only)San Jose
- The Tech Interactive (October only)San Jose
- Sonoma Valley Museum of ArtSonoma
- The Napa Valley Museum of Art & CultureSt Helena
- Napa Valley Museum YountvilleYountville
Chicago
Houston
Seattle
Questions parents ask
When is Museums on Us?
The first full weekend of every month, which is both Saturday and Sunday. Late-2026 weekends are November 7-8 and December 5-6.
Does it cover my whole family?
No. It gives one free general admission to the eligible cardholder. The offer can't be transferred or combined with other offers.
Which cards qualify?
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cards.
Are special exhibitions included?
No. Special, ticketed and enhanced experiences must be bought separately.
Sources, checked 2026-10-26
- Bank of America - Arts & Culture: Museums on Us (eligibility, terms, how to visit; museums.bankofamerica.com redirects here)
- Bank of America - Museums on Us partner list by state
- Bank of America - Museums on Us map
Programs change. Confirm on the official page before you go.