10 Northeast Museums With AAA Discounts  

Northeast museums offer access to world‑class art, history and culture.

Your AAA membership provides discounted admission to iconic destinations like MoMA and the Guggenheim, featuring everything from fine art to historic artifacts.

Enjoy enriching weekend experiences and valuable savings at some of the region’s most celebrated museums.

Plimoth Patuxet

Travel back to pilgrim times at Plimoth Patuxet, a living history museum that recreates Plymouth Colony and the home of the indigenous Patuxet people. Speak with knowledgeable interpreters and completely immerse yourself in this historic site. You can even climb aboard a recreation of a 17th-century ship. AAA members can get up to $4 off admission.

Norman Rockwell Museum

One of the greatest illustrators of all time was from the Northeast, and you can step into his world at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Located in the artist’s hometown of Stockbridge, Mass., the Norman Rockwell museum boasts the world’s largest collection of original Rockwell art. You’ll be able to see original covers of The Saturday Evening Post, the Four Freedoms and more. You can also see works by other major American illustrators. With your AAA discount, you can save on admission at the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Live the elementary-school fantasy of dumping tea in the harbor at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. You can learn from live actors, take part in interactive exhibits and explore full-scale replicas of the ships. AAA members can save on admission.

Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Along the banks of the Charles River, you can find America’s first factory. The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation tracks the evolution of America in the industrial age, going from the early 1800s to the innovation of the present day. Learn the history of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill and the people who worked there. See the dawn of the bicycle, turn back time through the history of watches and more. AAA members can save on admission.

Real Pirates Salem

Do you know where to find real pirate treasure? At Real Pirates Salem, you’ll discover the Whydah, a real pirate ship, and learn the adventures of the pirates who worked aboard. During a terrible storm, the Whydah wrecked off the coast of Cape Cod, where its secrets were lost for generations. That is, until now. This family-friendly experience even includes the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered. AAA members can save on admission.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

The USS Intrepid is a massive air carrier docked in New York City. Since 1982, it’s been the home of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. You’ll be able to explore the museum’s vast collection, view original artifacts, see historic footage and discover interactive exhibits. You’ll find the prototype NASA orbiter Space Shuttle Enterprise, the guided missile submarine Growler, the record-breaking British Airways Concorde Alpha Delta G-BOAD and so much more. It’s the perfect museum for people who want to really immerse themselves in sea, air and space history. AAA members can get 25% off general admission.

Guggenheim Museum

The Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan is a landmark institution, showcasing works from the 20^th century and beyond. The iconic building was designed by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright. In addition to the vast collections of modern and contemporary art, the Guggenheim also hosts many special exhibitions and events. It’s not only one of the top museums in New York – it’s one of the top museums in the world. AAA members can get $3 off adult admission.

American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the greatest museums in the world, featuring folk art, anthropological recreations, geological wonders, dinosaur fossils, a butterfly vivarium, cultural artifacts and more. If you want to visit, remember that AAA members can save up to 25% on admission.

Madame Tussauds New York

Have you ever wanted to meet your favorite celebrities in the flesh? Well, at Madame Tussauds, you can meet them in the… wax. This famous wax museum is filled with lifelike wax sculptures of stars, politicians, athletes and other icons. There’s a new photo op around every corner. Make your Broadway debut with Lin Manuel Miranda, then walk the red carpet with Zendaya before your guest appearance on Jimmy Fallon. Plus, save on admission.

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, also known as the MoMA, is home to one of the world’s greatest collections of modern art. Inside its walls, you can experience photographs, paintings, sculptures, performance art, films and more. If you’re inspired, bring a sketch pad and pencil with you. AAA members can save over 20% on admission.

Have you been to any of these museums? What’s your favorite museum in the Northeast? Let us know in the comments below!

Sarah Hopkins

Sarah is a content producer for AAA Northeast and she loves finding cool new places to visit in the region. Here, you can find her writing about AAA discounts, local attractions, Disney vacations and so much more.