Blanton Museum of Art is free thursdays. Admission is free for everyone every Thursday, made possible by The Moody Foundation. On the third Thursday of each month the museum stays open until 9 p.m., extending the free window into the evening. None required Verified on Blanton Museum of Art's own page, last checked 2026-09-14.
At a glance
| Free day | Thursdays |
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| Who qualifies | Everyone |
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| Reservation | None required |
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| What's included | General admission |
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| Regular adult price | See official site |
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| Source | blantonmuseum.org · checked 2026-09-14 |
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Upcoming free days
- Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
- Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
- Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
- Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
- Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
- Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
Dates computed from the published schedule rule as of 2026-09-15 — an institution can still cancel one for a private event or holiday. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Know before you go
- Who qualifies: everyone — no residency requirement on this one.
- Reservations: None required.
- What's covered: General admission.
- Schedule detail: free all day every Thursday (Moody Foundation); 3rd Thursdays open until 9pm.
- Worth knowing: Pair a free Thursday with the third-Thursday late night — the only evening the Blanton is open until 9 p.m., so the free day doubles as its only night visit. (Site text verified via its own indexed pages + UT Austin's calendar — the museum's WAF blocks automated fetches.)
Other ways in, no calendar required
- There's also Museums for All — show a SNAP EBT card and photo ID at any of 1,700+ participating institutions and up to four people pay $5 or less, every normal operating day. Whether Blanton Museum of Art participates is on the official roster.
- An art- or history-museum membership from another city may already cover Blanton Museum of Art: check the NARM roster with our reciprocity lookup — a qualifying membership travels to 1,400+ museums.
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FAQ
When is Blanton Museum of Art free?
Admission is free for everyone every Thursday, made possible by The Moody Foundation. On the third Thursday of each month the museum stays open until 9 p.m., extending the free window into the evening.
Do I need a reservation for Blanton Museum of Art's free days?
None required
What does a free day at Blanton Museum of Art include?
General admission
How much is Blanton Museum of Art normally?
Regular pricing is on the official site. A free-day visit puts that back in your pocket.