#1 · last 30 daysPark & beachWHAT'S ONWarming up
Sep 10 – Dec 31 · Santa's Christmasland
Kraynak's Lawn & Garden Center
Hermitage
Monday-Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sundays 10am to 5pm
Checked November 10, 2026
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Free things to do in Pennsylvania
63 Pennsylvania attractions you can walk into for nothing, and 3 more with a free day or evening open to everyone.
Popular over the last 30 days: free attractions in Pennsylvania
Most popular on daysout.com, 14 October – 12 November 2026
- #1 · last 30 days
#2 · last 30 daysShowWarming upThe Universal Sphere at the Comcast Center Campus
Philadelphia
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
No offer on their siteView →
#3 · last 30 daysMuseumWarming upHarris Tower Railroad Museum
Harrisburg
Saturdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m., May to October
Checked November 6, 2026View →
#4 · last 30 daysPark & beachBerks Nature Angelica Creek Park
Reading
Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Checked November 8, 2026View →
#5 · last 30 daysMuseumCentre County Historical Society
State College
Sunday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Checked November 8, 2026View →
#6 · last 30 daysPark & beachOlewine Nature Center
Harrisburg
Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
No offer on their siteView →
#7 · last 30 daysMuseumBig Mac Museum
Irwin
M-F 4:30 am - midnight; Sa 4:30 am - 1 am; Su 5:30 am - 11 pm
Checked November 8, 2026View →
#8 · last 30 daysHistoric siteFairmount Water Works
Philadelphia
Wednesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Checked November 12, 2026View →
Not a coupon list. A venue is here only if its own website says admission is free, or names a regular free day that anyone can use. Free-for-some offers — residents, military, EBT cardholders, children — stay on the venue’s own page under “If you qualify”, because they are savings, not free days.
Always free
63 attractions, by region.
Park & beach
Briar Bush Nature Center
Abington
Daily, 10am-4pm
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission: FREE / Donations Accepted” — briarbush.org, checked October 30, 2026
Museum
Bucks County Civil War Library and Museum
Doylestown
Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free but donations are welcome.” — civilwarmuseumdoylestown.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Delaware County Historical Society
Media
Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM to 3 PM
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free and open to the public” — padelcohistory.org, checked November 13, 2026
Historic site
Fairmount Water Works
Philadelphia
Wednesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “General admission is free.” — fairmountwaterworks.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Fireman's Hall Museum
Philadelphia
Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Checked November 9, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free; donations are appreciated.” — firemanshallmuseum.org, checked October 24, 2026
Museum
Frances M. Maguire Art Museum at Saint Joseph's University
Merion Station
Wednesday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free for all visitors.” — sju.edu
Museum
Science History Institute
Philadelphia
Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “The Science History Institute Museum is **free** and open to the public.” — sciencehistory.org, checked November 9, 2026
ShowWarming up
The Universal Sphere at the Comcast Center Campus
Philadelphia
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “this free, cinematic experience is presented in a dome theater in the Comcast Technology Center upper lobby” — comcastcentercampus.com, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Philadelphia
Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm; 1st Saturday of month (February-May & September-December) Noon-4:00pm
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “The Wagner's landmark museum is free to visit, open all year round, Tuesday - Friday 9:30 - 4:30pm and on the 1st Saturday of the month from February-June & September-December.” — wagnerfreeinstitute.org, checked November 11, 2026
Museum
Wharton Esherick Museum
Malvern
Tours are offered at select times between 10am – 3pm Wednesday to Sunday
Checked November 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “How do I redeem my free admission benefits or museum store discount?” — whartonesherickmuseum.org
MuseumClosed for the season
Beaver County Industrial Museum
Darlington
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The venue says: “The museum is free to tour.” — beavercountyindustrialmuseum.com, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Big Mac Museum
Irwin
M-F 4:30 am - midnight; Sa 4:30 am - 1 am; Su 5:30 am - 11 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission: Free.” — roadsideamerica.com, checked November 13, 2026
Water park
Fairview Park Splash Pad
Bridgeville
Daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (7 days a week)
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — southfayettepa.com, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Museum
Greensburg
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION: FREE” — gbgfire.com, checked November 13, 2026
Park & beachWHAT'S ONWarming up
Sep 10 – Dec 31 · Santa's Christmasland
Kraynak's Lawn & Garden Center
Hermitage
Monday-Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sundays 10am to 5pm
Checked November 10, 2026
View →The venue says: “Yes! Our 300 foot Christmas and Easter Display is free to the public.” — kraynaks.com
Museum
Oakmont Historical Society
Oakmont
Tuesday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, Thursday 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, Friday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission into the center is free.” — oakmonthistoricalsociety.org, checked November 8, 2026
Historic site
Rivers of Steel: Bost Building National Historic Landmark
Homestead
Monday through Friday, 11am-4pm
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free and open to the public.” — riversofsteel.com, checked November 13, 2026
Park & beach
Rose Garden at McKeesport Garden Club
McKeesport
Dawn to dusk
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “It is open from dawn to dusk, free of charge to all who visit.” — renzierosegarden.org, checked November 8, 2026
Park & beach
Round Hill Park
Elizabeth
Daily 8:00 am to sunset
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “The free Round Hill Park Exhibition Farm is open year-round” — alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Sewickley Heights History Center
Sewickley
Tuesday–Thursday 11:30am–2:30pm, Friday–Saturday 12pm–4pm, Sunday–Monday Closed
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “the admission-free Museum also hosts special events and lectures” — sewickleyheightshistory.org, checked November 8, 2026
Park & beachWHAT'S ON
Jan 10 – 13 · Fledglings: Who Gives a Hoot
Succop Nature Park
Butler
Trails open from sunrise to sunset
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “The trails are open sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year (unless noted), free of charge.” — aswp.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
Pittsburgh
Thursdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Checked November 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE!” — lebohistory.org, checked October 14, 2026
Family fun
The Landing
Moon Township
Tuesdays: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM & 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, & 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Thursdays: 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, & 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Come and play for FREE! Completely FREE!” — impactpittsburgh.com, checked November 13, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 22 · Historic Candlelight Holiday Tours
Woodville Experience
Bridgeville
Sundays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE Admission in 2026 – in celebration of America 250!” — woodville-experience.org, checked November 11, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Aug 27 – Feb 15 · Rashaad Newsome: Vogue
Allentown Art Museum
Allentown
Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Every Third Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is FREE thanks to our generous supporters.” — allentownartmuseum.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Anthracite Model Railroad Society
Hazle Township
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE!!” — amrclub.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Atlas Cement Company Museum
Northampton
1 to 3 PM on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, May through September
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free thanks to our sponsors” — atlascementmuseum.org, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History
Emmaus
Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admittance is free!” — lmthistory.org, checked November 13, 2026
FarmClosed for the season
Hamilton Family Orchards
Coopersburg
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The venue says: “No admission fee, no corn maze no hayride.” — hamiltonfamilyorchards.com, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Museum of Indian Culture
Allentown
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free admission to the museum” — museumofindianculture.org, checked November 13, 2026
Park & beach
Natural Lands' Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
Easton
Tuesday-Sunday: dawn to dusk
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free to Mariton, which is perched on the steep slopes of Bougher Hill overlooking the scenic Delaware River.” — natlands.org, checked November 13, 2026
Park & beach
Berks Nature Angelica Creek Park
Reading
Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “The Nature Place is FREE to Visit!” — berksnature.org, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Chambersburg Heritage Center
Chambersburg
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — chambersburg.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Womelsdorf
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — conradweiserhomestead.org, checked November 13, 2026
Farm
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market
Hallam
January–March: Thursday–Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm; April–December: Monday–Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
Checked November 9, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — flinchbaughsorchard.com, checked November 9, 2026
Museum
Freight Station Museum
Mechanicsburg
Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Checked November 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free admission for regular exhibits; donations appreciated” — mechanicsburgmuseum.org, checked November 13, 2026
FarmWHAT'S ON
Oct 7 · Pumpkin SMASH ZONE Opens
Glen Run Valley View Farm
Atglen
Open 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “No entrance fee.” — glenrunvalleyview.farm, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Hanover Fire Museum
Hanover
Every Wednesday from 9AM to 3PM, and every first and third Saturday of the month from 9AM to 3PM
Checked November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “At the Greater Hanover Area Fire Museum, admission is free.” — hanoverfiremuseum.com, checked November 6, 2026
MuseumWarming up
Harris Tower Railroad Museum
Harrisburg
Saturdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m., May to October
Checked November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission: FREE (donations welcome)” — harrisburgnrhs.org, checked November 13, 2026
Tour & cruise
Hershey’s Chocolate Tour
Hershey
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE admission. No ticket required.” — chocolateworld.com, checked November 13, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Jan 28 · Annual Show and Tell
Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley
Ephrata
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., March through December
Checked November 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “admission is always free to the public” — cocalicovalleyhs.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
House of Oddities and Curious Goods
Elizabethtown
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “The admission is free.” — thehouseofoddities.com, checked November 13, 2026
MuseumClosed for the season
Mascot Roller mills & Ressler family home
Ronks
View →
The venue says: “Full admission to the officially recognized National Historic Site is FREE OF CHARGE for all guests.” — resslermill.org, checked November 8, 2026
Park & beach
Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve
Coatesville
Friday - Wednesday: dawn to dusk, Closed Thursdays
Checked October 28, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free to ChesLen Preserve, which is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County.” — natlands.org, checked November 13, 2026
Park & beach
Olewine Nature Center
Harrisburg
Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “The Olewine Nature Center is full of opportunities and it's free.” — explorewildwoodpark.org, checked November 13, 2026
Farm
Plow Farms
Mohnton
Weekdays 12pm–7pm, Weekends 9am–5pm (November and December)
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “All experiences at Plow Farms are free and open to the public during our season hours.” — plowfarms.com, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Red Lion Area Historical Society
Red Lion
Second Sunday of each month 2:00–4:00 PM
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated.” — redlionareahistoricalsociety.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
The Mud Museum
Seven Valleys
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION!!” — themudmuseum.com, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
The Trout Gallery
Carlisle
Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm
Checked November 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “The Trout Gallery is free and open to the public.” — troutgallery.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Carlisle
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission and parking are free.” — ahec.armywarcollege.edu, checked October 30, 2026
Tour & cruise
Asbury Woods
Erie
April 1 - October 31: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.; November 1 – March 31: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Through the generous support from the community, access to the trails and Nature Center is free and open to the public.” — asburywoods.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Crawford County Historical Society
Meadville
Wednesday – Saturday 9am – 3pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE Admission to the Society Archive and online Archive Access (Newspapers.com & Ancestry.com)” — crawfordhistorical.org
Museum
Meadville Railroad Park
Meadville
Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm (April 1st – September 5th)
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “The museum is free to the public.” — fcvrrhs.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park
Erie
April 1 - October 31: Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; November 1 - March 31: Tuesday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “TREC is open year-round and offers free admission to its interactive exhibits, glass-enclosed tower, and orientation movie.” — trecf.org, checked November 13, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 14 · Wings (1927)
Venango Museum (Oil City)
Oil City
Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Checked November 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Unlimited FREE admission for an individual and guests” — venangomuseum.org
Water park
Bloomsburg Town Park
Bloomsburg
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Council has allowed the pavilions to be reserved free of charge.” — bloomsburgpa.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Centre County Historical Society
State College
Sunday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free & open to the public” — centrehistory.org, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Frost Entomological Museum
State College
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission: Free!” — ento.psu.edu, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Isett Heritage Museum
Huntingdon
Thursdays & Saturdays 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free admission during regular hours! Donations toward our operations are welcome.” — isettacres.com, checked October 24, 2026
Museum
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Petersburg
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Klingsberg Aviary-We care for more than 20 hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons, which are visible in their enclosures to all visitors, free of charge.” — shaverscreek.org, checked November 8, 2026
Park & beach
Snetsinger Butterfly Garden
State College
Open from dawn until dusk
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free admission” — snetsingerbutterflygarden.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Altoona
Wed—Sun: 12 pm—4:30 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE. There is no required fee to visit SAMA.” — sama-art.org, checked November 13, 2026
Museum
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Johnstown
Wed—Sun: 12 pm—4:30 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE. There is no required fee to visit SAMA.” — sama-art.org, checked November 13, 2026
Free days and evenings
3 attractions that are free on certain days. The day is in the venue’s own words below; check it before you go.
MuseumLIVE DEAL4 deals
American Swedish Historical Museum
Philadelphia
From $15 per personSecond Sunday Free Admission
View →The venue says: “We also offer free admission on the second Sunday of each month.” — americanswedish.org, checked November 9, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL3 dealsWHAT'S ON
Nov 14 – 15 · Wonder Zone Grand Opening Weekend!
Lancaster Science Factory
Lancaster
From $13 per personFirst Friday Free Admission
View →The venue says: “The first 300 visitors receive FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm on the First Friday of each month!” — lancastersciencefactory.org, checked November 8, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL
Sigal Museum and Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society
Easton
From $10 per personFree Admission on Sundays
View →The venue says: “Admission is free on Sunday, except during festivals and special events.” — sigalmuseum.org, checked November 8, 2026