Free To See
Visit a Museum On Bargain Days
Many museums and historical sites are occasionally free, a great price for families on a budget. Here’s when to go:
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Free admission on the second Tuesday in July starting at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Target. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437; childrensmuseumatlanta.org
The High Museum of Art
Half-price admission on Friday nights, 4-9 p.m. Free admission on the first Saturday of each month for Fulton County residents. One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders on the first full weekend of every month. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400; high.org
Atlanta History Center
One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders on the first full weekend of every month. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4000; atlantahistorycenter.com
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders on the first full weekend of every month. 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta. 678-999-8990; civilandhumanrights.org
Zoo Atlanta
Free admission when you visit your local public library and check out the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass DVD and return it for a receipt. Present the receipt at the Zoo Atlanta front gate to receive free admission for two adults and two children. Call your public library branch for more information. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-5600; zooatlanta.org
Booth Western Art Museum
Admission is free on the first Thursday of every month, 4-8 p.m. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300; boothmuseum.org
Tellus Science Museum
One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders on the first full weekend of every month. Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700; tellusmuseum.org
Center for Civil and Human Rights
One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders on the first full weekend of every month.100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta. 678-999-8990; civilandhumanrights.org
The Georgia Aquarium
Free admission on your birthday, for Georgia residents. Just bring a valid ID or a copy of your birth certificate for free admission, including the dolphin show. 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-581-4000. georgiaaquarium.org
