On August 6 and 7, Bank of America is helping its customers beat the heat through Museums on Us, giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues nationwide.

As part of Museums on Us, more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions in 87 cities across the country open their doors to bank cardholders on the first full weekend of each month, including September 3-4, 2011 and October 1-2, 2011. Participating institutions include museums, historical sites, botanical gardens, science centers and zoos.

Now halfway through its 14th season, Museums on Us – a national program – includes some of the country’s premier cultural institutions like the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, Calif., New York Aquarium in New York City, The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.

The offer is valid the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. One free general admission limited to cardholder at participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers.

For more information about Museums on Us, visit: http://museums.bankofamerica.com.