Sources

Every fact on this site comes from one of these pages. Last verified 2026-10-17 (we read each organizer page or an excerpt of it; if you find a change, the organizer's page is the authority). Museums for All: participant entries are drawn from the official participating-museums list at museums4all.org (an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, run with the Association of Children's Museums); each entry links to the museum's own website and to the official list. To report an error or ask us to change or remove an entry, email [email protected].

1. https://azstateparks.com/fee-schedule/ — Arizona State Parks: children under 6 free, youth 7-13 reduced entry
2. https://azstateparks.com/red-rock — Arizona State Parks: children under 6 free, youth 7-13 reduced entry
3. https://azstateparks.com/tonto — Arizona State Parks: children under 6 free, youth 7-13 reduced entry
4. https://azstateparks.com/press/free-admission-to-state-parks-offered-for-arizona-residents-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day — Arizona State Parks: free day-use for Arizona residents on MLK Day
5. https://museums.bankofamerica.com/ — Bank of America Museums on Us
6. https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing/ — Boston Children's Museum: $1 Sunday Afternoons
7. https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/ways-save/ — Boston Children's Museum: $1 Sunday Afternoons
8. https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/parks-pass/toolkit/ — California State Library Parks Pass
9. https://www.parks.ca.gov/30806 — California State Library Parks Pass
10. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30668 — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
11. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30859 — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
12. https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1558 — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
13. https://www.parks.ca.gov/adventurepass — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
14. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30960 — California State Parks: Golden Bear Pass
15. https://www.alapark.com/parks/cheaha-state-park/entrance-fees-and-annual-passes — Cheaha State Park: kids 3 and under free, ages 4-11 $2
16. https://www.kitetails.org/news-blog/cmtm-leads-maine-in-museums-for-all-discount-program — Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
17. https://www.kitetails.org/plan-your-visit — Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
18. https://childrens-museum.org/affordable-family-fun/ — Children's Museum of New Hampshire
19. https://childrens-museum.org/plan-your-visit/ — Children's Museum of New Hampshire
20. https://childrens-museum.org/programs/included-with-admission/ — Children's Museum of New Hampshire
21. https://cpw.state.co.us/event/events-and-festivals/2026/08/celebrate-colorado-day-visiting-state-parks-free — Colorado Day: free entry to all Colorado state parks (first Monday of August)
22. https://cpw.state.co.us/keep-colorado-wild-pass — Colorado state parks: daily and annual passes, and free entry for visitors 16 and younger
23. https://cpw.state.co.us/parks-passes — Colorado state parks: daily and annual passes, and free entry for visitors 16 and younger
24. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/parking-and-camping-fees---ct-state-parks-and-forests — Connecticut state parks: Passport to the Parks
25. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/passport-to-the-parks — Connecticut state parks: Passport to the Parks
26. https://www.currier.org/free-admission-opportunities — Currier Museum of Art: Second Saturday
27. https://www.echovermont.org/about-echo/open-door/ — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
28. https://www.nps.gov/everykidoutdoors/rules.htm — Every Kid Outdoors (4th grade pass)
29. https://www.nps.gov/kids/every-kid-outdoors.htm — Every Kid Outdoors (4th grade pass)
30. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass — Florida State Parks annual pass (and free family pass for foster and adoptive families)
31. https://www.floridastateparks.org/fees — Florida State Parks: children under 6 free
32. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/406eccd — Florida State Parks: free admission holiday weekends (2026 dates)
33. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/free-admission-memorial-day-weekend — Florida State Parks: free admission holiday weekends (2026 dates)
34. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/independence-day-weekend-2026-free-admission — Florida State Parks: free admission holiday weekends (2026 dates)
35. https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks/all-parks/fort-atkinson-state-preserve — Fort Atkinson State Preserve: no admission charge
36. https://gastateparks.org/ParkPass — Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)
37. https://gastateparks.org/ThingsToKnow — Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)
38. https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/391-5-1 — Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)
39. https://hmsc.harvard.edu/visit/ — Harvard Museum of Natural History
40. https://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/plan-your-visit — Harvard Museum of Natural History
41. https://www.icaboston.org/events/play-date-free-family-art-day/ — ICA Play Date: Free Family Art Day, Boston MA (10am-3pm; up
42. https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/2026%20Starved%20Rock%20Program%20Brochure.pdf — Illinois state parks: interpretive programs and Starved Rock youth programs
43. https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/starvedrock-common-park-qa.pdf — Illinois state parks: interpretive programs and Starved Rock youth programs
44. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/interpret.html — Illinois state parks: interpretive programs and Starved Rock youth programs
45. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp.html — Illinois state parks: no entrance fee
46. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp/faqcamping.html — Illinois state parks: no entrance fee
47. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/rates-and-fees/entrance-fees — Indiana State Parks: gate fees and annual entrance pass
48. https://www.icaboston.org/calendar/ — Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
49. https://www.icaboston.org/hours-locations/ — Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
50. https://www.icaboston.org/special-discounts-to-the-ica/ — Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
51. https://parks.ky.gov/info/faqs — Kentucky State Parks: no general admission fee
52. https://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreation-parks — Kentucky State Parks: no general admission fee
53. https://attleborolibrary.libcal.com/passes/756e2013a5ee — Library museum and park passes
54. https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/passes/harvard-museums-of-science-and-culture — Library museum and park passes
55. https://oxfordmapubliclibrary.org/museum-passes/ — Library museum and park passes
56. https://www.athollibrary.org/p/15/Services-Museum-Passes--Park-Passes — Library museum and park passes
57. https://www.bpl.org/museum-passes/ — Library museum and park passes
58. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/docs/fee-schedule.pdf — Maine state parks day-use fees for kids
59. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/park_passes_fees_rules/park_day_use_fees.shtml — Maine state parks day-use fees for kids
60. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/goldenage.aspx — Maryland State Parks: Every Kid Outdoors pass honored, plus annual and Golden Age passes
61. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/parkpass.aspx — Maryland State Parks: Every Kid Outdoors pass honored, plus annual and Golden Age passes
62. https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm — Maryland State Parks: Every Kid Outdoors pass honored, plus annual and Golden Age passes
63. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/PatapscoValley/Hilton/Service-Charges.aspx — Maryland State Parks: day-use fees, children in car seats free, and no-fee parks
64. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/Greenbrier/Day-Use.aspx — Maryland State Parks: day-use fees, children in car seats free, and no-fee parks
65. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/oc.aspx — Maryland State Parks: day-use fees, children in car seats free, and no-fee parks
66. https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/card-to-culture/overview/ — Massachusetts EBT Card to Culture (also WIC and ConnectorCare)
67. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ebt-card-to-culture-organizations — Massachusetts EBT Card to Culture (also WIC and ConnectorCare)
68. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-the-ebt-card-to-culture-program — Massachusetts EBT Card to Culture (also WIC and ConnectorCare)
69. https://www.mass.gov/guides/parking-at-massachusetts-state-parks — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
70. https://www.mass.gov/locations/callahan-state-park — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
71. https://www.mass.gov/locations/houghtons-pond-recreation-area — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
72. https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-free-parking-at-state-parks-and-beaches-for-july-4th-weekend — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
73. https://www.mattmuseum.org/visit/ — Mattatuck Museum (The MATT)
74. https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp — Michigan Recreation Passport (vehicle entry to state parks)
75. https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/faqs/recreation-passport/rp — Michigan Recreation Passport (vehicle entry to state parks)
76. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state-parks/permit.html — Minnesota state parks library pass (free 7-day vehicle pass)
77. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/minnesota-state-parks-library-program.html — Minnesota state parks library pass (free 7-day vehicle pass)
78. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2026/01/08/jan-19-marks-first-free-park-day-2026-minnesota-state-parks-recreation-areas — Minnesota state parks: four free park days each year
79. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/free-entrance-days-minnesota-state-parks.html — Minnesota state parks: four free park days each year
80. https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-department-natural-resources-thanks-voters-their-support-parks-soils-water-sales-tax — Missouri State Parks and historic sites: free admission
81. https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/soil-water-conservation/parks-soils-water-sales-tax — Missouri State Parks and historic sites: free admission
82. https://mostateparks.com/page/st-louis-region — Missouri State Parks and historic sites: free admission
83. https://www.alapark.com/parks/monte-sano-state-park/entrance-fees-and-annual-passes — Monte Sano State Park: kids 3 and under free, $20 vehicle maximum
84. https://www.mfa.org/visit — Museums for All
85. https://museums4all.org/for-visitors/ — Museums for All (SNAP EBT card admission)
86. https://museums4all.org/participating-museums-3/ — Museums for All (SNAP EBT card admission)
87. https://parks.nv.gov/fees — Nevada State Parks: day-use fees, with children 12 and under free at some sites
88. https://parks.nv.gov/about/library-pass — Nevada State Parks: free Library Park Pass (check out a day-use permit)
89. https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/get-outside/state-park-pass/ — New Jersey State Park Pass (annual) and senior/disability passes
90. https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/related-fees/ — New Jersey state parks: daily entrance fees and no-fee sites
91. https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/fort-mott/ — New Jersey state parks: daily entrance fees and no-fee sites
92. https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/fees-permits/ — New Mexico State Parks: day-use fees (residents free October-April)
93. https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/know-before-you-go-faqs/ — New Mexico State Parks: day-use fees (residents free October-April)
94. https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/fees-permits/foster-family-program/ — New Mexico State Parks: free entry and camping for foster families
95. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/access-pass — New York State Parks: Access Pass (residents with disabilities)
96. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/golden-park-program — New York State Parks: Golden Park Program (age 62+)
97. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/lifetime-liberty-pass — New York State Parks: Lifetime Liberty Pass (veterans and Gold Star families)
98. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/lifetime-liberty-pass/lifetime-liberty-pass-guidelines-use — New York State Parks: Lifetime Liberty Pass (veterans and Gold Star families)
99. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes — New York State Parks: day-use fees and free entry for 4th graders
100. https://www.ncparks.gov/ — North Carolina state parks: free entry at most parks
101. https://www.ncparks.gov/about-us/state-parks-reservation-rates-and-activity-fees — North Carolina state parks: free entry at most parks
102. https://www.alapark.com/parks/oak-mountain-state-park/entrance-fees-and-annual-passes — Oak Mountain State Park: kids 3 and under free, ages 4-11 $2
103. http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/findapark — Ohio state parks: open every day and always free
104. https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/division-parks-watercraft/Explore-Ohio-State-Parks — Ohio state parks: open every day and always free
105. https://d1pk12b7bb81je.cloudfront.net/files/Parking+Pass+Discounts.pdf — Oklahoma State Parks: parking pass, and free passes for seniors and veterans
106. https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2025-10/OKParkPass2%20%282%29_0.pdf — Oklahoma State Parks: parking pass, and free passes for seniors and veterans
107. https://www.travelok.com/gb/state-parks/faqs — Oklahoma State Parks: parking pass, and free passes for seniors and veterans
108. https://www.travelok.com/articles/50-free-things-to-do-in-oklahoma — Oklahoma: state parks with no entry fee
109. https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/OPRD/Posts/Post/state-parks-day-includes-free-parking-for-oregon-residents-on-june-6 — Oregon State Parks Day: free day-use parking for Oregon residents (early June)
110. https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=visit.borrow-a-permit — Oregon State Parks: borrow a free day-use parking permit from a library
111. https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=visit.parking — Oregon State Parks: day-use parking permits (most parks have no fee)
112. https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ — Pennsylvania DCNR calendar: free children's and family park programs
113. https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/events?event_types=33331 — Pennsylvania DCNR calendar: free children's and family park programs
114. https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks — Pennsylvania state parks: no entrance or day-use fees
115. https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/state-park-prices — Pennsylvania state parks: no entrance or day-use fees
116. https://portlandmuseum.ticketapp.org/portal/product/119/events — Portland Museum of Art
117. https://www.portlandmuseum.org/visit/ — Portland Museum of Art
118. https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ — Providence Children's Museum
119. https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/ — Providence Children's Museum
120. https://risdmuseum.org/hours-admission — RISD Museum
121. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/faqs — Smithsonian's National Zoo: free admission (free entry pass required)
122. https://southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork/faqs — South Carolina State Parks: children 5 and under free, youth rates for 6-15
123. https://southcarolinaparks.com/oconee/faqs — South Carolina State Parks: children 5 and under free, youth rates for 6-15
124. https://southcarolinaparks.com/sesqui — South Carolina State Parks: children 5 and under free, youth rates for 6-15
125. https://tnstateparks.com/about/frequently-asked-questions — Tennessee State Parks: no access fee
126. https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_cd_p4000_0928c.pdf — Texas State Parks Pass (annual, paid)
127. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes — Texas State Parks Pass (annual, paid)
128. https://tpwd.texas.gov/kids/ — Texas State Parks: kids 12 and under free
129. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler/fees-facilities/entrance-fees — Texas State Parks: kids 12 and under free
130. https://stateparks.utah.gov/park-passes/ — Utah State Parks: day-use and annual passes, with child rates at some parks
131. https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-field-house/park-fees/ — Utah State Parks: day-use and annual passes, with child rates at some parks
132. https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot — Vermont state parks: free day use with EBT or WIC
133. https://www.vtstateparks.com/day-use — Vermont state parks: free day use with EBT or WIC
134. https://www.vtstateparks.com/fees — Vermont state parks: free day use with EBT or WIC
135. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-06-12-39-07-187121-f5j — Virginia State Parks license plate holders: free parking days
136. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/vsp-license-plate — Virginia State Parks license plate holders: free parking days
137. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees — Virginia State Parks: parking fees and free days
138. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/passes — Virginia State Parks: parking fees and free days
139. https://www.thewadsworth.org/learn/education/secondsaturdays/ — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
140. https://www.thewadsworth.org/visit/hours-admission/ — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
141. https://discoverpass.wa.gov/about-pass/free-ways-visit/free-parking-days — Washington Discover Pass free days (2026)
142. https://parks.wa.gov/news/2025/mark-your-calendars-no-discover-pass-required-these-2026-days — Washington Discover Pass free days (2026)
143. https://discoverpass.wa.gov/about-pass/free-ways-visit — Washington state lands: free ways to visit without a Discover Pass
144. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/adventure/freefun — Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend (first weekend in June)
145. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission — Wisconsin state parks and forests: vehicle admission passes
146. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission/waivers — Wisconsin state parks and forests: vehicle admission passes
147. https://peabody.yale.edu/events — Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
148. https://peabody.yale.edu/events/spooktacular-2026 — Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
149. https://peabody.yale.edu/visit — Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
150. https://news.yale.edu/2024/03/11/revitalized-yale-peabody-museum-reopen-march-26 — Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art

Other public discussion we read for context

• r/massachusetts: What to do on weekends with kids
• r/boston: library museum passes