As Father’s Day approaches (Sunday 15th June), families across the United Kingdom are seeking unique and memorable ways to honour the special dads in their lives. This year, why not ditch the traditional gifts and instead treat dad to a day filled with exploration, learning, and culture?

With an eclectic mix of galleries, museums, and cultural institutions to visit, National Art Pass members can immerse themselves in an exciting lineup of summer exhibitions and activities with free or discounted entry to over 400 museums, galleries and historic places, 50% off major exhibitions, and Art Quarterly magazine.

Here are some venues and exhibitions to explore:​

From 21 May to 21 September 2025, Towner Eastbourne presents 'Sussex Modernism,' an exhibition that brings together artists who have contributed to the modernist movement, featuring monumental artworks including a sculpture by Jacob Epstein and one of the largest paintings by Ivon Hitchens. 50% off with a National Art Pass.

Touch a piece of Mars, wrap your hands around a fragment of the Moon and snap a selfie with the Allende meteorite, which – at 4.567 billion years old – is even older than Earth! Today, there’s more evidence than ever before to suggest that there’s life beyond Earth. Our newest exhibition explores the big question – are we alone in the universe? 50% off with a National Art Pass.

Set in 100 acres of meadow and woodland, Jupiter Artland offers more than 30 permanent and site-specific sculptures from renowned contemporary artists, including Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker, and Antony Gormley. On 21 June 2025, they host a Summer Solstice Celebration with late opening hours until 8 pm, featuring a magical day filled with light, joy, and creativity. 50% of entry with a National Art Pass.

'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style' is on display until 17 August 2025, featuring over 200 swimming-related items spanning from the 1920s to the present, exploring the cultural and historical significance of swimming through design. 50% off with a National Art Pass.

Inspired by 2025 being the 400th anniversary of the use of the term 'microscope', this exhibition is part of an on-going residency at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, supported by the John Innes Centre and The Centre for Microbial Interactions, Norwich.

From microscopic fungi that support life in the soil, to single-celled algae that overwhelm freshwater ecosystems, Edible East have responded to a range of historic and contemporary material, offering a visual and playful exploration of our relationship with the natural world. Free entry with a National Art Pass.

With the National Art Pass, you can unlock free or discounted entry to these exhibitions and many more, making it your passport to a season of artistic discovery.

Art Fund's National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them. Art Fund's purpose is to raise money to help the UK’s museums buy and share exciting works of art, connect with their communities and inspire the next generation.

Art Fund is the UK charity for museums and galleries. For over 120 years, it has helped institutions across the UK to develop and share their collections, invest in people and expertise, grow their audiences and inspire the next generation.  

Art Fund connects museums and people with great art and culture through funding, advocacy and initiatives, because access to art is vital for a healthy society. It champions the sector through the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year Award - the world’s largest museum prize - and supports museum professionals through dedicated training and grant programmes.  

Independent and people-powered, Art Fund is supported by 142,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, as well as generous contributions from individuals, trusts and foundations. The National Art Pass offers free or discounted entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places in the UK, 50% off major exhibitions, a subscription to Art Quarterly magazine and Art In Your Inbox newsletter.  www.artfund.org