Bank Offers Free CT Museum Access To Card Holders

Hartford and New Britain museums part of Bank of America's 'Museums on Us' program.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:41pm

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Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to two Greater Hartford museums on April 4-5 and the first full weekend of each month. Participating museums include the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford.

Why it matters

The 'Museums on Us' program provides Bank of America customers with free access to cultural institutions, helping to expand accessibility to the arts and strengthen local communities.

The details

Through the 'Museums on Us' initiative, Bank of America is offering its cardholders free general admission to participating museums in the Greater Hartford area, including the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford. This access is available on the first full weekend of every month.

  • The free museum access is available on April 4-5, 2026.
  • The free museum access will continue on the first full weekend of each month.

The players

Bank of America

A major American bank and financial services company that is offering the 'Museums on Us' program to its cardholders.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

An art museum located in Hartford, Connecticut that is participating in the 'Museums on Us' program.

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What they’re saying

“Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to artistic and cultural experiences at celebrated institutions during the first full weekend of every month.”

— Bank of America

What’s next

Cardholders can check the full list of participating Connecticut museums on the Bank of America website to plan their free weekend visits.

The takeaway

The 'Museums on Us' program demonstrates how banks can partner with local cultural institutions to increase accessibility and engagement with the arts, benefiting both customers and the community.