2 Rhode Island-specific listings plus 4 programs that apply across New England. Last verified 2026-10-17.
Free on Sundays 10am-5pm and Thursday evenings 5-8pm; visitors 18 and under are always free. Closed Mondays.
Who it's for: Everyone on Sundays and Thursday evenings; youth 18 and under always
How: No ticket needed per the museum page (a free Thursday After Five ticket is mentioned); library coupon passes are offered by some libraries.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Standard admission is $20 per person over age 1. Free Day of Play: Sat Oct 31, 2026 (all day). Rhode Island Museums for All EBT rate is $5 for up to four people with ID.
Who it's for: Everyone on Free Days; EBT cardholders
How: Check the museum calendar for future free days.
An Oct 24 Free Day of Play appears in a social post but we could not confirm it on the museum's site, so it is not listed.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Free to $5 admission for up to 4 people per SNAP EBT card at participating museums (1,600+ nationwide). EBT cards from any state are accepted.
Who it's for: EBT cardholders
How: Bring your EBT card and a photo ID. No registration. Each museum sets its own rate and some ask for walk-in purchase, so check the museum page.
Participating list by state: see source. Rates vary by museum.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Free general admission on the first full weekend of every month to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders at participating museums. Next weekend: Nov 7-8, 2026.
Who it's for: Bank of America / Merrill cardholders
How: Show your active card and a government photo ID. One general admission per cardholder; special exhibitions excluded. Check the museum's listing on the Bank of America map.
Not a Bank of America endorsement; this is an informational listing with no affiliation.
Source: official page · Last verified 2026-10-17
2026-27 school year pass: free entry at federal lands and waters (national parks, wildlife refuges, etc.) for the 4th grader, all children under 16 and up to 3 adults in one private vehicle. Expires Aug 31, 2027.
Who it's for: Families with a 4th grader
How: The 4th grader completes a short online activity and prints a paper voucher at EveryKidOutdoors.gov (we never collect any information). Does not cover state parks, parking, camping or tours.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Many public libraries lend or reserve free or discounted passes for museums, zoos, farms and parks. Examples: Boston Public Library lists Boston Children's Museum at $12 per person for up to 4; Oxford (MA) and Athol (MA) list free-admission passes to several museums; Attleboro (MA) lists a free RISD Museum pass.
Who it's for: Library cardholders (rules vary by library)
How: Search your own library's website for 'museum passes'. Each library has its own pass list, reservation system and return rules. Passes are limited and set by the participating attractions.
Example pages only; your library's list will differ.
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