If you are looking for an inexpensive way to visit some of the best museums in metro Detroit, then this is the deal for you. Bank of America has a great offer for their cardholders. In short, you can receive free general admission on the first full weekend of every month through their Museums on Us Program.
This offer is only valid for cardholders, who must present a picture ID. However, other members in the party will pay for their admission.
How Museums on Us 2025 Works
- Show up at one of the participating museums (listed below) on the first full weekend (valid Saturday and Sunday) of the month.
- Show your active Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card along with your photo ID.
- You will be issued a ticket, just like a paying customer for free.
Pro-Tip: It’s pretty simple to get free additional cards for your family members.
Read more about the program on the Bank of America Website.
2025 Dates
Following are the free museum days for 2025:
January 4 & 5
February 1 & 2
March 1 & 2
April 5 & 6
May 3 & 4
June 1 & 2
July 5 & 6
August 2 & 3
September 6 & 7
October 4 & 5
November 1 & 2
December 6 & 7
Metro Detroit Museums on Us Locations
🕌 Arab American National Museum
📍 Address: 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
🔗 Website
ℹ️ About: The Arab American National Museum is the first and only museum in the U.S. dedicated to sharing the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans. Exhibits explore immigration stories, artistic achievements, and the community’s impact on American society through interactive displays and historical artifacts.
🏭 The Henry Ford
📍 Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124
🔗 Website
ℹ️ About: The Henry Ford is a world-renowned museum complex that showcases American innovation and ingenuity. Visitors can explore artifacts like the Rosa Parks bus, presidential limousines, and the Wright brothers’ workshop. The complex also includes Greenfield Village, where history comes to life through working farms, historic buildings, and live demonstrations.
📝 Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation: History, Science, Math
📝 Family Fun: The Henry Ford Rouge Factory Tour
📝 Greenfield Village – Spend a Day Immersed in History
🖤 Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
📍 Address: 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
🔗 Website
ℹ️ About: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is one of the largest institutions dedicated to preserving and celebrating African American culture. Its exhibits highlight key historical events, influential figures, and artistic contributions, with a centerpiece exhibit, And Still We Rise, chronicling African American history from African civilizations to present-day America.
🔬 Michigan Science Center
📍 Address: 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202
🔗 Website
ℹ️ About: The Michigan Science Center offers a hands-on, STEM-focused experience for all ages. With over 250 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, an IMAX theater, and live science demonstrations, visitors can explore topics ranging from space and physics to engineering and health sciences in an engaging and educational environment.
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🎵 Motown Museum
📍 Address: 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
🔗 Website
ℹ️ About: Known as “Hitsville U.S.A.,” the Motown Museum is the birthplace of the iconic Motown Sound. Housed in the original recording studio where legends like Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye recorded hits, the museum offers guided tours that take visitors behind the scenes of this influential era in music history.
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