How to save on museum entrance tickets?
What trip is complete without visiting museums? But the prices for entrance tickets can sometimes be steep. What should those who want to save money but are not ready to give up visiting museums do?
Today we will tell you who, how, and when can visit the world's most famous museums at a discount or even for free!
Discounts on museum entrance tickets
Many museums offer discounts to various groups of visitors. Students and young people are often lucky, so just in case, bring your ISIC card, ITIC, or IYTC.
Holders of ISIC, ITIC, and IYTC cards receive a 25% discount on entrance tickets to the "Amsterdam Museum" in Amsterdam. And in some Berlin museums, it's a full 50%! A complete list of museums that offer discounts with the card can be found on the official ISIC website.
Didn't find the museum you're interested in on the ISIC website? Visit the museum's own website. If it states that they offer student discounts upon presentation of an international student ID, then you have a good chance of getting a discount.
If you don't have this card, no problem. In some museums, a ticket discount is offered depending on age. For example, in Paris, if you are between 18 and 25 years old, you can purchase an entrance ticket to most museums with a discount of about 20%. Your task is not to forget to bring your passport or international driver's license.
Many museums and galleries offer a discount on entrance tickets when booking online. This promotion is valid at Madame Tussauds museum.
If you come as a family or a group, you can also expect a lower price. Check in advance at the ticket office or on the website if there are any discounts and offers for groups and families.
Typically, a family is considered a group of 2 adults and 1 child under 18.
Free entry to museums
Many museums have free days. Detailed information about them can be found on the specific museum's website.
For example, every first Sunday of the month, the most famous museums in Paris are open to everyone: the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Rodin Museum, and others.
You can read about free days in St. Petersburg museums here.
Additionally, many museums offer free entry for visitors under 18.
For example, the Louvre in Paris, the Musée d'Orsay, most museums in Berlin.
Museum Pass
A museum pass is a kind of subscription for visiting museums, galleries, and attractions. By purchasing it, you will get the opportunity to visit popular attractions at a discount or for free. Additionally, in many cities, museum pass holders receive discounts in popular shops and restaurants.
You can buy this pass online, at the airport, or at a tourist office upon arrival.
