Calendar-Specific Open Houses
Bank of America Museums on Us — First Full Weekend
Free Entry to Major Cultural Institutions — First Full Weekend Every Month
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders receive unconditional free admission to hundreds of cultural institutions nationwide during the first full weekend of every month — including multiple major Miami and South Florida venues.
The Bank of America Museums on Us program is one of the most valuable and least-publicized cardholder benefits in American banking. On the first full weekend of every month (Saturday and Sunday), presenting a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card at participating institutions grants free general admission — no advance registration, no promo code, no limit on visits. In South Florida, participating institutions have included the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the Frost Science Museum, the Bass Museum, HistoryMiami, the Coral Gables Museum, and others. The participating venue list updates periodically — always verify on the Bank of America website before visiting.
Insider Essentials
- EligibilityAny Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card. Present the physical card at the admissions desk — no app or registration required.
- WhenFirst full weekend of every month — Saturday and Sunday. 'First full weekend' means the first Saturday–Sunday pair where both days fall within the month.
- South Florida VenuesParticipating venues vary. Historically includes PAMM, Frost Science, The Bass, HistoryMiami, and others. Verify the current list at the Bank of America Museums on Us website before visiting.
Insider Hacks
How to make the most of this resource.
How to Use It
The program is simpler than most people expect:
- No pre-registration:Walk up to the admissions desk, present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card, and receive free general admission. No app, no QR code, no advance booking.
- One card, multiple venues:You can use the same card at multiple participating venues on the same weekend. There is no limit on the number of institutions you visit.
- Verify before you go:The participating venue list changes. Always check the Bank of America Museums on Us website in the week before the first full weekend to confirm which South Florida venues are participating.
The Full Free Weekend Strategy
- Saturday:PAMM in the morning (Museum Park, free Metromover access), Frost Science in the afternoon (same complex), dinner on the Brickell waterfront.
- Sunday:The Bass in Miami Beach (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Community Day also falls on the last Sunday — check if the first full weekend aligns), then Lincoln Road for the farmers market.