Museum of Fine Arts
Free MFA admission for BHCC college students, faculty and staff. The Pozen Community College Access offers free admission to students, faculty and staff with a valid ID from community colleges across the Commonwealth.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The University Membership includes benefits for free museum admission for ALL Bunker Hill Community College students, faculty and staff (including all special exhibitions), discounts on gallery tours, free self-guided visits, free tickets to select public programs and lectures, complimentary participation in the Museum (library) Pass Program for your university's library, and 15% off rental events held at the Museum. Follow the link below for instructions to secure admission tickets online.
USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum ensures that the stories of the USS Constitution and those who shaped her history are never forgotten, always remain relevant, and inspire as many people as possible.
Very close to the actual USS Constitution, the museum teaches about everything that has to do with the USS Constitution. The museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. To get there from Bunker Hill Community College, follow New Rutherford Avenue toward downtown Boston. When you get to Chelsea Street, take a left and follow the Freedom Trail until you get to the Charlestown Navy Yard. The museum is located here.
FREE with pass (up to 9 people per pass)
Courtesy of the USS Constitution Museum
Go to the Library & Learning Commons to pick up a pass. Passes can only be checked out for one day.
Institute of Contemporary Art
The ICA shares the pleasure of reflection, inspiration, imagination and provocation that contemporary art offers to its audiences. A museum at the intersection of contemporary art and civic life, the ICA has advanced a bold vision for amplifying the artist’s voice and expanding the museum’s role as educator, incubator and convener. Its exhibits, performances and educational programs provide access to the breadth and diversity of contemporary art, artists and the creative process, inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the excitement of new art and ideas.
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
Lyric Stage Boston offers free admission for Bunker Hill Community College students, faculty, and staff for all productions in the season. Please request tickets at least three days in advance to ensure ticket availability. Seat locations will be based on availability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requests. To reserve your tickets, email boxoffice@lyricstage.com and mention your affiliation with BHCC. There are a limited number of tickets available for each show. Maximum 2 tickets per order. BHCC ID required to pick up.
Learn more about the 2024/2025 Season
Museum of African American History
The Museum of African American History is New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. In Boston and Nantucket, the Museum has preserved two historic sites and two Black Heritage Trails that tell the story of organized Black communities from the Colonial Period through the 19th century. Exhibits, programs and education activities showcase the powerful stories of Black families who worshipped, educated their children, debated the issues of the day, produced great art, organized politically and advanced the cause of freedom.
Currently, admission to the Museum is on a timed and ticketed system now with entry at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Students, Faculty and Staff as members of the Museum of African American History:
Instructions for reserving tickets:
- Follow this link
- Scroll down to choose the location, date, and time.
- Click on "Reserve"
- At the Checkout Screen add the coupon code "BHCC" in the coupon code box and wait
- Another ticket type named "BHCC (Free)" will appear
- Add the number of attendees
- Click on Next
- Complete Registration Info and Click on Next to order tickets - wait
- Check your inbox for a confirmation email and any additional details if applicable
- Close screen
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and Planetarium shows, plus details on more than 700 interactive exhibits. Benefits for BHCC faculty, staff and students include free admission to the Exhibit Halls. Click on the “Learn More” link below to go to the embedded MOS website, scroll down and then click on the black tab “Buy Exhibit Tickets.” Select a date. Then select “Who is coming to this session?” to add those tickets to your cart to proceed. While in your cart enter the unique BHCC MOS Promo Code BHCC24 (this code is case sensitive) to reserve your free admission tickets on-line. Click on “Proceed to Check Out." In your cart – click on “Complete Order.” It will ask for basic information to capture your email to send your tickets. “Done!” and a confirmation with your order details and Museum information will be sent to your email. Bring this confirmation directly to the entrance; displayed on your mobile device or printed at home.
Harvard Art Museums
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Until 9 p.m. on Select Last Thursdays of the Month
Closed on Major Holidays
Just steps away from Harvard Square, the Harvard Art Museums welcome visitors from around the corner and around the world! Enjoy the many amenities that greet you upon entering the museums' expansive and beautifully restored Calderwood Courtyard on the first floor. Admission is free to all visitors. Please check in at the Visitor Services desk upon arrival to get information about special exhibitions, gallery tours, programs, and other amenities available to ensure that you have a great visit! Suggest visiting the website in advance to confirm programs, hours, etc.