Free Museum Day is back in the Burg

Visit St. Pete institutions like the St. Pete Museum of History + The Dalí Museum free of charge.

The iconic Dalí Museum shown at a distance

St. Petersburg’s Dalí Museum sits on the city’s waterfront and holds Salvador Dalí’s melting clocks among other works in its collection.

Photo by @dalimuseum

Yes, we have an award-winning arts scene — but it ain’t always cheap. Enter Free Museum Day: The perfect chance to enjoy some of St. Pete’s best institutions, on the cheap.

This year’s event is booked for Saturday, Sept. 21. Make sure you head to the official sites of the institutions you’re eyeing to see if you need to book tickets in advance + to check hours and other other requirements. Don’t wait, some spots will sell out.

Here’s a few of this year’s participating museums:

What’s more, get prepped for your visit with our museums guide.

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