Free things to do in Pennsylvania

Park & beach

Briar Bush Nature Center

Abington

Daily, 10am-4pm

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: FREE / Donations Accepted” — briarbush.org, checked September 30, 2026

Museum

Bucks County Civil War Library and Museum

Doylestown

Every Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Checked September 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free but donations are welcome.” — civilwarmuseumdoylestown.org, checked October 2, 2026

Museum

Delaware County Historical Society

Media

Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM to 3 PM

Checked September 30, 2026

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The venue says: “Free and open to the public” — padelcohistory.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Fireman's Hall Museum

Philadelphia

Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Checked September 26, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free; donations are appreciated.” — firemanshallmuseum.org, checked September 29, 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 September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free for all visitors.” — sju.edu, checked September 30, 2026

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Oct 17 · Bear Square

The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum Of Art

Collegeville

Wednesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Our exhibitions and programs are always free” — ursinus.edu, checked September 30, 2026

Show

The Universal Sphere at the Comcast Center Campus

Philadelphia

Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “this free, cinematic experience is presented in a dome theater in the Comcast Technology Center upper lobby” — comcastcentercampus.com, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Wagner Free Institute of Science

Philadelphia

Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, 1st Saturday of the month (February-May & September-December) Noon-4:00pm

Checked September 26, 2026

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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 September 29, 2026

Museum

Wissahickon Valley Historical Society

Blue Bell

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “all of which are free and open to the public” — wvalleyhs.org, checked September 30, 2026

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Nov 28 · Holiday Craft Market

Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum

Tarentum

Wednesday and Saturday 12noon – 3pm

Checked October 1, 2026

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The venue says: “Open and Free to the public” — akvhs.org, checked October 1, 2026

Museum

Beaver County Industrial Museum

Darlington

Checked October 2, 2026

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The venue says: “The museum is free to tour.” — beavercountyindustrialmuseum.com, checked October 2, 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 September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: Free.” — roadsideamerica.com, checked September 30, 2026

Water park

Fairview Park Splash Pad

Bridgeville

Daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — southfayettepa.com, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Museum

Greensburg

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “ADMISSION: FREE” — gbgfire.com, checked September 29, 2026

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 September 30, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission into the center is free.” — oakmonthistoricalsociety.org, checked September 30, 2026

Park & beach

Rose Garden at McKeesport Garden Club

McKeesport

Dawn to dusk

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “It is open from dawn to dusk, free of charge to all who visit.” — renzierosegarden.org, checked September 30, 2026

Park & beach

Round Hill Park

Elizabeth

Daily 8:00 am to sunset

Checked October 1, 2026

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The venue says: “The free Round Hill Park Exhibition Farm is open year-round” — alleghenycounty.us, checked October 1, 2026

Museum

Sewickley Heights History Center

Sewickley

Tuesday–Thursday 11:30am–2:30pm, Friday–Saturday 12pm–4pm, Sunday–Monday Closed

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “the admission-free Museum also hosts special events and lectures” — sewickleyheightshistory.org, checked September 30, 2026

Park & beach

Succop Nature Park

Butler

Trails open from sunrise to sunset

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “The trails are open sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year (unless noted), free of charge.” — aswp.org, checked October 1, 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

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The venue says: “Come and play for FREE! Completely FREE!” — impactpittsburgh.com, checked September 30, 2026

Tour & cruise

Twin Lakes Activity Center

Greensburg

9:00 a.m. to Dusk

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Peach Plaza Skate and Action Park is a street plaza type skate park which is free to the public.” — westmorelandcountypa.gov, checked September 29, 2026

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Oct 25 · Harvest Day

Woodville Experience

Bridgeville

Sundays 1:00PM-4:00PM April through November; Self-Guided Tours daily

Checked September 30, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE Admission in 2026 – in celebration of America 250!” — woodville-experience.org, checked September 30, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Aug 27 – Feb 15 · Rashaad Newsome: Vogue

Allentown Art Museum

Allentown

Thursday through Sunday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Third Thursday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Checked October 1, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is FREE for all thanks to a generous legacy gift from the Century Fund and lead support from Lehigh Valley Health Network, now part of Jefferson Health, along with City Center Allentown and J. B. and Kathleen Reilly.” — allentownartmuseum.org, checked October 1, 2026

Museum

Atlas Cement Company Museum

Northampton

1 to 3 PM on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, May through September

Checked October 1, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is always free thanks to our sponsors” — atlascementmuseum.org, checked October 1, 2026

Museum

Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History

Emmaus

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Free admittance!” — lmthistory.org, checked September 30, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 3 · Fall Open House

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 12 - 5 p.m., Sunday, Monday & University Holidays: Closed

Checked September 30, 2026

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The venue says: “All Sordoni Art Gallery exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.” — wilkes.edu, checked September 22, 2026

Park & beach

Berks Nature Angelica Creek Park

Reading

Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Checked October 2, 2026

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The venue says: “The Nature Place is FREE to Visit!” — berksnature.org, checked October 2, 2026

Museum

Chambersburg Heritage Center

Chambersburg

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — chambersburg.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Conrad Weiser Homestead

Womelsdorf

Checked September 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — conradweiserhomestead.org, checked October 2, 2026

Museum

Freight Station Museum

Mechanicsburg

Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Checked September 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Free admission for regular exhibits; donations appreciated” — mechanicsburgmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

FarmWHAT'S ON

Sep 21 – Nov 1 · Pumpkin Season

Glen Run Valley View Farm

Atglen

Monday–Friday 10am-6:30pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

Checked September 21, 2026

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The venue says: “No entrance fee.” — glenrunvalleyview.farm, checked September 30, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 8 · 🎃 HALLOWEEN Reading Roots Night Market (Art Market)

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Reading

9am to 9pm daily

Checked September 26, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission and parking are free from 9am to 9pm daily.” — goggleworks.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Harris Tower Railroad Museum

Harrisburg

Open on Saturdays, 9AM to 3PM from May to October

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: FREE (donations welcome)” — harrisburgnrhs.org, checked September 29, 2026

Tour & cruise

Hershey’s Chocolate Tour

Hershey

Checked September 22, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Admission: HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour” — chocolateworld.com, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Mascot Roller mills & Ressler family home

Ronks

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM

Checked September 30, 2026

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The venue says: “Full admission to the officially recognized National Historic Site is FREE OF CHARGE for all guests.” — resslermill.org, checked September 30, 2026

Farm

Meadowbrooke Gourds

Carlisle

Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Checked September 21, 2026

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The venue says: “Yes! Admission and parking are free!” — mbgourds.com, checked September 29, 2026

Park & beach

Olewine Nature Center

Harrisburg

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “The Olewine Nature Center is full of opportunities and it's free.” — explorewildwoodpark.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Red Lion Area Historical Society

Red Lion

Checked October 2, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated.” — redlionareahistoricalsociety.org, checked October 2, 2026

Museum

The Trout Gallery

Carlisle

Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm

Checked September 26, 2026

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The venue says: “The Trout Gallery is free and open to the public.” — troutgallery.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

Carlisle

Monday - Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday: Closed

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Admission and parking are free.” — ahec.armywarcollege.edu, checked September 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 September 22, 2026

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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 September 29, 2026

Museum

Frost Entomological Museum

State College

Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Admission: Free!” — ento.psu.edu, checked October 2, 2026

Park & beach

Lakemont Park Rail Road

Altoona

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Lakemont Park is a free admission park!” — lakemontparkfun.com, checked September 29, 2026

Park & beach

Snetsinger Butterfly Garden

State College

Open from dawn until dusk

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “Free admission” — snetsingerbutterflygarden.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art

Altoona

Wed—Sun: 12 pm—4:30 pm

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE. There is no required fee to visit SAMA.” — sama-art.org, checked September 29, 2026

Museum

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art

Johnstown

Wed—Sun: 12 pm—4:30 pm

Checked September 18, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE. There is no required fee to visit SAMA.” — sama-art.org, checked September 29, 2026