Bank of America cardholders can visit 250 museums free during July 4 weekend

FIRST ON FOX: Bank of America is expanding its signature "Museums on Us" program for the July 4th weekend, offering eligible cardholders free admission to 250 museums and cultural institutions nationwide as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary.

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive free general admission to 250 cultural and civic institutions on July 4 and July 5 by presenting an eligible card and a government-issued ID, the financial institution said.

"Visiting one of these museums is an opportunity to celebrate the people, places and institutions that have shaped our country and continue to define our communities," Meghan Hughes, head of arts and heritage at Bank of America, said in a statement. "As people travel and gather for July 4th weekend, we’re encouraging cardholders to take advantage of Museums on Us and to experience these additional programs celebrating our nation’s history."

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"Museums on Us" typically gives eligible Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders free general admission during the first full weekend of each month. This July, the bank is expanding the program to 250 participating institutions as part of its broader support for America 250.

Bank of America is also providing grant support to the National Archives in Washington, D.C., allowing the institution to extend its operating hours until 10 p.m. through July 5. The bank said the extended hours are intended to give more visitors the chance to view the Declaration of Independence.

The company is backing additional America 250 programming in several major markets.

In Boston, Bank of America is supporting free access to the MA250 + Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, described as one of the country’s oldest and largest Fourth of July events.

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In Detroit, the bank is supporting The Henry Ford’s Salute to America and the Michigan Science Center’s "Science of Safety" initiative.

In Miami, the Freedom Tower will join "Museums on Us" and offer free admission throughout the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Bank of America is also supporting presidential history initiatives, including the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which is scheduled to open July 4 in Medora, North Dakota. The bank has made a $5 million founding gift to the library, which will focus on Roosevelt’s presidency, conservation and civic responsibility.

The company has also announced support for the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery through an Art Conservation Project grant to assess and conserve 110 presidential portraits and frames.

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In New York, Bank of America has committed to raising $500,000 and matching those funds for a total of $1 million in support of the Intrepid Museum’s mission of honoring service members.

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The bank has also partnered with Vet Tix to offer thousands of free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets to veterans, current military members and first responders.

A full list of participating museums is available at BankofAmerica.com/MuseumsonUs.