Boston Family Days offers all Boston school-age students (Pre-K–12) and their families the opportunity to visit nine major museums and institutions for free on the first and second Sundays of each month. For 24 months, eligible Boston students can receive FREE admission to the ICA on the first two Sundays of every month by showing their Boston Family Days pass provided by the City of Boston. Learn more and register for a pass

For questions about this program, please email bostonfamilydays@boston.gov.

Commonly Asked Questions

What are “Boston Family Days”?
Administered by the City of Boston, the Boston Family Days program is an expansion of the BPS Sundays Pilot to create new opportunities for Boston children and families to visit the cultural institutions that show them the world. For 24 months, Boston school-aged children will be able to visit nine institutions on the first and second Sunday of each month for free along with up to two family members or guests. 

Who is eligible?
This program is for all Boston students enrolled in grades Pre-K–12. Students must be Boston residents. Students who live in Boston but attend school outside of Boston are eligible to participate. Students who do not live in Boston but attend a Boston-based parochial or independent school are not eligible to participate.

How many family members can students bring?
Students can bring two family members with them on a Boston Family Days.

How do I sign up for a Boston Family Days pass?
You can register here for a Boston Family Days pass! Please note that if your child is enrolled in Boston Public Schools, you are automatically signed up for the program and will receive your pass directly through BPS.

How do I reserve museum admission tickets?
You can reserve tickets online using the code BOSFAMDAYS and show your Boston Family Days pass at check-in! Tickets may be available onsite day-of; however, we cannot guarantee capacity and recommend reserving in advance.