While some of the most well-known attractions in the DMV can cost a pretty penny to visit, many of them offer free or half-price admission days throughout the year! Keep an eye out for these special community days the next time you’re looking for somewhere fun to go with your family.
Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium | Washington, D.C.
All of the museums in the Dupont neighborhood, including the O Museum in the Mansion and Dupont Underground, are free to attend during the consortium’s annual Walk Weekend in June. | dupontkaloramamc.com
George Washington’s Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, VA
Discounted admission available via the Potomac Banks Savings Pass |Â fxva.com/southcounty
Heurich House Museum | Washington, D.C.
Free if attending an event at the museum | heurichhouse.org
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, D.C.
Holds free community days once a month; dates may vary each month/year | capitaljewishmuseum.org
National Building Museum | Washington, D.C.
Hosts free story times, as well as free community days throughout the year; dates TBA | nbm.org
National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, D.C.
Holds free community days on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of every
month | nmwa.org
The Phillips Collection | Washington, D.C.
Tickets are pay-what-you want every day from 4 p.m. to close. | phillipscollection.org
Become a Museum Member!
A family membership to your favorite museum will ensure that you save money on admission for the whole family throughout the year.
Children’s Science Center Lab | Fairfax, VA
Free entry for $175/year for two adults and two children; $25/year membership available for qualifying families under the Museums For All program
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum | Fairfax Station, VA
A family membership that grants unlimited admission for $80/year, which includes a 10% gift shop discount
International Spy Museum | Washington, D.C.
$199/year for a family membership, which includes unlimited admission for two adults and up to five children
KID Museum | Bethesda, MD
Family membership available for $180 initially and $160 to renew; includes 10 admission passes each year and 10% off additional admission
