It’s cold out. Warm up for free among ancient artifacts, priceless artwork and more.
One of the most beloved perks for Massachusetts higher education employees: Through university membership programs, Northeastern faculty and staff on the Boston campus can enjoy free or deeply discounted admission to several area museums (including special exhibitions), as well as discounts on dining and gift shop purchases inside. Just bring your Husky Card and a government-issued ID for verification.
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) alone is worth the price of admission, so to speak. With 225,000 square feet of gallery space, you could spend literal days there and not see everything. Plus, its location next door to campus makes it a great spot for lunch at one of the two restaurants, where university ID holders get a 15% discount.
Down the road is the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, which boasts an eclectic art collection in a beautiful old estate; book a timeslot in advance and enter the promo code NORTHEASTERN at checkout. The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is also free for university employees.
MFA nonmember admission is $27 for adults, plus more for special exhibits. The Gardner and the ICA are $22 and $20, respectively.