Visit 13 museums around the world for free!

One of the best ways to save money on travel is to look for free attractions in the destinations you’re headed to. Several museums around the world offer free admission on specific days or even every working day, such as the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, Daimler Contemporary in Berlin, the Vatican Museums and many others.

We’ve put together a list of 13 options in different countries to make you smart on your next trip. Please note that free programming may change as time passes and visitors (groups usually pay), so confirm information directly with the establishment before making your visit. And remember to arrive early, because many people want to enjoy the days of gratuity – and the queues can be delayed.

Museum of Modern Art – MoMA
New York, USA

Acknowledged as one of the greatest and oldest museums in the world, the institution exhibits permanent collection with about eight million pieces from all parts of the planet. Among the highlights are Rosetta Stone (used to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs), mummies, Japanese samurai armor, among other millenary objects. Take advantage and book your flights to New York now.
When to enter for free: every day.

Afro Brasil Museum
São Paulo Brazil

Located in Ibirapuera Park, the site has a large collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and other items produced by national and foreign artists, portraying African and Afro-Brazilian influence in the development of our society. A library and an auditorium complete the museum area.
When to enter for free: Saturdays.
British Museum
London, England

Granted as one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, the institution exhibits permanent collection with about eight million pieces from all parts of the planet. Among the highlights are Rosetta Stone (used to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs), mummies, Japanese samurai armor, among other millenary objects.
When to enter for free: every day.
Nicholson Museum
Sydney, Australia

The oldest museum in the country sits at the University of Sydney and houses about 30,000 objects from all continents, including archaeological artifacts and works of art. Egyptian, Greek, Italian, Cypriot and Middle Eastern collections bring together sculptures, ceramics, bronze and glass pieces, mummies, amulets, papyrus inscriptions and many others.
When to enter for free: every day.
The National Museum of China
Beijing China

The collection of the leading Chinese museum, in the famous Peace Square, surpasses one million items. Among them are objects from ancient dynasties to the present period of the country, after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, encompassing a period of more than five thousand years of history.
When to enter for free: every day.
Nationalmuseet
Copenhagen, Denmark

In addition to the works of artists such as Titian, Tintoretto, Rembrandt and others of renown, the site gathers close to 250 thousand pieces that also represent the history and culture of the country, counting the development of Denmark from the Ice Age to the present day, Highlighting the Viking tradition. Check out also our package options for Copenhagen.
When to enter for free: every day.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Washington DC, USA

Near the Capitol, in the American capital, here you find the largest collection of spacecraft and aircraft in the world. Historical machines are on display, such as the bomber that launched the first atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan, the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, the first plane to cross the Atlantic Ocean in solo non-stop flight, among many others.
When to enter for free: every day.

Museum of Modern Art of Paris
Paris, France

Great artists are represented in this museum. Andreas Gursky, Christian Boltanski, Matisse, and Picasso are some of them, for works that cover different artistic movements and supports, such as painting, photography, installations, video and sculpture. Get to know our hotels in Paris now and guarantee your accommodation with promotional prices.
When to enter for free: every day.
Museums of the Vatican
Vatican, Italy

The smallest state in the world is home to an impressive museum complex with world-renowned areas and pieces. Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms and Gallery of Maps are some of them. Depending on your interest in the exhibitions, you can take all day to the visit.
When to enter for free: the last Sunday of the month.

Daimler Contemporary
Berlin, Germany

The advantage of visiting this museum is the variety of works to see, whether you go to the German capital: four times a year your collection is renewed. That simple! Among the works are paintings, sculptures, photographs and video art produced by hundreds of international artists from the most diverse artistic movements of the 20th century, such as minimalism, concretism, constructivism, among many others.
When to enter for free: every day.
Museum of Electricity
Lisbon, Portugal

The institution has permanent exposure to the original machinery of the former Tejo thermoelectric power plant located in a region with several tourist attractions, in addition to mock-ups and playful spaces that deal with energy production. Temporary art exhibitions round out the local programming.
When to enter for free: every day.
Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington, New Zealand

The national museum of the country, also known as Our Place, presents significant collections related to the history, natural history and culture of New Zealand and the Maori people. Here you can contemplate from old artifacts of the local people to high technology installations.
When to enter for free: every day.

Reina Sofia Museum
Madrid, Spain

Here is the Cubist painting Guernica, one of the principal works of Pablo Picasso. Only this point is worth the visit! The museum also exhibits pieces by surrealists Salvador Dali and Joan Miró, as well as sculptures, paintings and other examples of different artistic movements. Its collection is considered one of the most important modern art in Europe! Do not miss the chance to know this and other attractions – guarantee your travel package to Madrid.
When you enter for free: from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.