Visiting museums can be not only exciting and informative, but also absolutely free! Even if it seems to you that tickets to museums are expensive, there are several ways to visit them completely free of charge. In this article, we will tell you how to save money on visiting the greatest museums in the world.
Louvre Museum (Paris, France)
- every first Sunday of the month from October to March, all visitors can visit the Louvre for free. This is a great opportunity for people wishing to explore the museum's rich and diverse collection;
- admission is absolutely free on Bastille Day, which is celebrated on July 14.
British Museum (London, UK)
- The British Museum is open to the public free of charge for all visitors, making it an accessible and attractive destination for people interested in history and culture. Donation boxes are installed at the entrance, where visitors can leave any amount, but this is optional;
- Payment may be required to visit temporary exhibitions - this is due to the fact that such exhibitions require additional costs for organization and support.
National Gallery (London, UK)
- entrance to the National Gallery and admission to its permanent collection is free for minors, students and pensioners (the entire list of preferential categories can be found on the website).
Hermitage (St. Petersburg, Russia)
- Admission to the Hermitage is free every third Thursday of the month for all visitors and on the museum's birthday, December 7. This provides an opportunity for many people to enjoy the museum's diverse and extensive collection of cultural and historical objects at no additional cost.
Museum of Modern Art (Paris, France)
- entrance to the Museum of Modern Art is free for all visitors. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to meet the art of Matisse, Picasso, César, Modigliani, Dufy.
Reina Sofía Arts Center (Madrid, Spain)
- every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00, as well as Sunday from 15:00 to 19:00, a visit to the Reina Sofia Art Center is free of charge for all visitors. This provides an opportunity to enjoy a variety of art exhibitions, including works by famous artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí;
- On April 18, May 18, October 12 and December 6, the museum holds an Open Day.
Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
- every first Sunday of the month, the Colosseum is open to everyone - in addition to it, on this day you can visit the Roman Forum, the Museum of Civilization and much more for free.
National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen, Denmark)
- The National Museum is completely free at any time.
Madrid Mint Museum (Madrid, Spain)
- One of the largest collections of coins and precious metals is presented here, and you can get unique knowledge about the history of money and the financial system absolutely free of charge.
