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Free admission to museums for Boston Public Schools students

Mayor Wu launched the “BPS Sundays” program at the start of February.

Outside the entrance of Boston Children's Museum

Explore the Art Lab, Fenway Farms, and PlaySpace at this museum for children.

Photo by @djdamienpaul

BPS Sundays is finally here. Free admission for all Boston Public School families is now available at six educational and cultural institutions on the first and second Sundays of each month through August. In case you missed it, this program is a part of Mayor Wu’s commitment to making Boston a great place for families.

Mayor Wu, wearing a purple shirt, speaks at the Boston Children's Museum to announce the launch of BPS Sundays

Children could be heard playing in the background while Mayor Wu announced the launch of BPS Sundays.

Screen recording via Boston City TV

Take your BPS student (along with up to three family members) to the following locations for free admission twice a month:

  • Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St.
  • Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd.
  • Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr.
  • Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.
  • Museum of Science, Museum Of Science Driveway
  • New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf

All you need is a school ID or personalized BPS email, and you’re through the door.
Looking for more museums? Check out our guide.

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