{"id":2340,"date":"2026-11-03T11:33:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afterschoolsearch.com\/parent-resources\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2026-11-03T11:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:42:14","slug":"free-museum-days-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afterschoolsearch.com\/parent-resources\/free-museum-days-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Museum Days in Los Angeles (2026 Calendar): What&#8217;s Free Today?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pick a date to see which Los Angeles museums are free that day.<\/strong> This calendar covers 23 kid-friendly museums across LA, Pasadena, Long Beach and Orange County: monthly free days (like LACMA&#8217;s second Tuesday and the Huntington&#8217;s first Thursday), weekly free days, LA County resident hours, Bank of America weekends, and museums that are always free. 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Rules change, so confirm before you go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always-free museums for kids in LA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>California Science Center<\/strong> (Exposition Park): the space shuttle Endeavour and permanent exhibits are free; parking $20.<\/li><li><strong>California African American Museum<\/strong> (Exposition Park): always free.<\/li><li><strong>Griffith Observatory<\/strong>: free building and telescopes; paid parking, closed Mondays.<\/li><li><strong>The Getty Center and Getty Villa<\/strong>: free with a timed reservation; parking $25. The Getty Center closes March 15, 2027 for about a year.<\/li><li><strong>The Broad, MOCA Grand Avenue and the Hammer<\/strong>: free general admission; closed Mondays.<\/li><li><strong>Cabrillo Marine Aquarium<\/strong> (San Pedro): free, with a suggested donation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more ideas that cost nothing, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/afterschoolsearch.com\/parent-resources\/things-to-do-with-kids-los-angeles\/\">50+ things to do in LA with kids<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/afterschoolsearch.com\/parent-resources\/indoor-activities-for-kids-los-angeles\/\">best indoor activities for kids in Los Angeles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums where kids are always free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>LACMA<\/strong>: LA County kids 17 and under.<\/li><li><strong>Academy Museum of Motion Pictures<\/strong>: kids 17 and under.<\/li><li><strong>Norton Simon Museum<\/strong>: kids 18 and under and students.<\/li><li><strong>Long Beach Museum of Art<\/strong>: kids 12 and under.<\/li><li><strong>MOLAA<\/strong> and <strong>Bowers Museum<\/strong>: kids under 12.<\/li><li><strong>Museum of Tolerance<\/strong>: kids under 5.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More ways to get in free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bank of America Museums on Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank of America and Merrill cardholders get one free general admission on the first full weekend of every month (Nov. 7\u20138 and Dec. 5\u20136, 2026). In the LA area that includes LACMA, the Skirball, the Autry, MOLAA (Saturdays) and Discovery Cube Orange County (Sundays). It covers the cardholder only, so kids and other adults may still need tickets. <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bankofamerica.com\/en\/making-an-impact\/museums-on-us-partners\">See the partner list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums for All (EBT card)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families with an EBT card get free or reduced admission (usually $0 to $3 a person) at the Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, the Huntington, Kidspace, the Skirball, MOLAA, Cayton Children&#8217;s Museum, the Children&#8217;s Museum at La Habra and Pretend City, among others. LACMA, the Norton Simon and the Academy Museum are also free with an EBT card. <a href=\"https:\/\/museums4all.org\/participating-museums-3\/\">See all participating museums<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free library museum passes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an adult library card you can reserve free museum passes through the <a href=\"https:\/\/lapl.org\/explore-la\">LA Public Library&#8217;s Explore L.A.<\/a> (including the Aquarium of the Pacific, Discovery Cube LA, the Natural History Museum, the Skirball, the Petersen and the LA Zoo) and <a href=\"https:\/\/library.lacounty.gov\/discover\/\">LA County Library&#8217;s Discover &amp; Go<\/a> (including the Natural History Museum, Autry and Skirball). 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Huntington and Kidspace free days often sell out within hours.<\/li><li>Budget for parking: in Exposition Park, Mid-City and the Getty, parking often costs more than admission would have.<\/li><li>Go early or late. Free days are busiest at midday; resident afternoon hours (3\u20135 p.m.) are quieter after school.<\/li><li>Pair a free museum with a nearby park. 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Some need a free timed reservation, and most charge for parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is LACMA free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LACMA is free for everyone on the second Tuesday of each month, free for LA County residents on weekdays after 3 p.m., and always free for LA County kids 17 and under. It&#8217;s closed on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Natural History Museum free for LA County residents?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, on weekdays from 3 to 5 p.m. with tickets bought onsite. It&#8217;s closed on the first Tuesday of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the Huntington free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first Thursday of each month. 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