Three Museums Offering Free Admission on Monday

0.6 min readBy Maureen DahillPublished On: October 9th, 2026Categories: See and Do0 Comments

Looking for something fun (and free!) to do on Monday, October 12th? Three Boston museums are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with free admission!

The Museum of Fine Arts, Institute of Contemporary Art, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are all taking part in the celebration.

In addition to free admission, the MFA and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will offer special programming, including art-making activities, performances, and more.

Good to know: The MFA’s free admission is for Massachusetts residents, with tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. The Gardner Museum recommends reserving in advance, and free ICA tickets will be available starting Sunday, October 11th.

It’s a great opportunity to explore some of Boston’s best museums for free!

Maureen Dahill

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.

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