Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Museums on Us offers free access to Philadelphia cardholders Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th (and the first full weekend of each month). 


Museums in the Philadelphia area: African America Museum in Philadelphia, National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and Philadelphia Museum of Art


Museums on Us is a national program and includes more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions, in 91 cities, benefiting Bank of America and Merrill Lynch customers from coast to coast. Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. One free general admission limited to cardholder at participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Not to be combined with other offers. 


For more information: http://museums.bankofamerica.com.

Visitors to ten Brandywine Valley attractions can receive discounted single-rate admission through the Brandywine Treasure Trail promotion that will be offered throughout May 31-September 6, 2010. The program provides a unique opportunity for local neighbors to rediscover the treasures in their own backyard. Out-of-towners can take advantage of a hotel package offered by the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana in conjunction with the program.

Brandywine Treasure Trail Map and a passport good for one-time admission at the following sites:
Brandywine River Museum
Delaware Art Museum
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Delaware Historical Society & Read House
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Hagley Museum and Library
Longwood Gardens
Mt. Cuba Center
Rockwood Museum
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate.

Tickets are $35 for individuals, $75 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children.

Tickets can be purchased at all ten locations, and also at the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau (GWCVB), the Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau, and the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau. Passports are also available for purchase online at the GWCVB web site, www.visitwilmingtonde.org.

More information at www.brandywinetreasures.org.