Free Days

Free Days

Many of Philadelphia's most historic and best-known attractions are free every day. This lengthy list includes Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall, Franklin Court, and the other buildings and sites of Independence National Historic Park. You can check out free contemporary art at any time by taking a free tour of the city's many vibrant murals (see www.muralarts.org for details).

Monday: Concerts at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Tuesday: Rosenbach Museum and Library.

Wednesday: African American Museum (free 5-7). Concerts at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Friday: "First Fridays" of every month in the Old City are celebrated with free admission to galleries.

Sunday: Independence Seaport Museum (free 10-noon), Institute of Contemporary Art (free 11-1 PM), Philadelphia Art Museum (pay what you wish), University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (free all day, Sept.-May).

For those attractions that always come with a hefty price tag, the city offers several discount passes that can save you a lot of money, especially if you're traveling with a large family. For example, Philadelphia City Pass offers savings on six attractions -- Academy of Natural Sciences, Independence Seaport Museum, Franklin Institute Science Museum, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Trolley Tour, and the Philadelphia Zoo. The pass costs $49 (versus $95 if you purchase tickets at each site) and is valid for nine days.