Museums

Most Smithsonian museums offer free admission. Some require free timed-entry passes, and Cooper Hewitt in New York City has paid admission. Looking for something nearby? Visit a Smithsonian Affiliate in your region (admission varies).

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Logo that says Mississippi Department of Archives and History MDA&H
By preserving Mississippi’s diverse historic resources and sharing them with people around the world, MDAH inspires discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future.
Location
Jackson, MS
A dark blue logo with the words Montana Historical Society. Above the logo the words Big Sky, Big Land, and Big History are present with one period after each phrase.
The Montana Historical Society Museum collects, preserves, and interprets fine art, historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts related to Montana and its adjoining geographic region. An Affiliate since 2007, the museum takes part in . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Helena, MT
Bubbly black font that says Morris Museum. Below that is "A Smithsonian Affiliate" in thin, black capital letters.
The Morris Museum creates opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and creativity, driven by the contemporary interpretation of its Murtogh D. Guinness Collection of mechanical instruments and automata, emphasizing art, sound, and motion. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Morristown, NJ
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A large, grey M with a yellow streak going through it with the words museo de arte de Puerto Rico underneath.
The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico promotes the knowledge and appreciation of Puerto Rico's visual arts, from the 17th century to the present including the acquisition, documentation, interpretation, conservation, and exhibition of Puerto Rican art.
Location
Santurce, PR
A teal logo with a beautiful, grand building in the middle. Below the building it says Museo Del Canal Interoceanico de Panama.
The Museo del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá was founded in 1997 with the mission to collect, preserve and research the history of Panama and the Panama Canal.
Location
Panama
Panama
The word Museum on the first line in green with the S switched out with a dollar sign. The rest of the text is spread out across two more lines and say the words Of American Finance in grey text.
As a socially relevant organization, the Museum of American Finance (MoAF) seeks to further understanding of the influence of financial institutions and capital markets on the US and global economies, and on individuals’ lives.
Location
New York, NY
Circular logo with an old house in the middle. On the outer ring it says Museum of Appalachia.
The Museum of Appalachia is home to a pioneer village and farm of over 30 log cabins and structures.
Location
Clinton, TN
The letters M, O, H, A, and I in bold, muted dark blue capital text. The letter O is fashioned into a compass. Below that it says Museum of History & Industry.
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) houses a collection of over four million objects, documents, and photographs from the Puget Sound region’s past. Its exhibitions illuminate the stories of the men and women who built Seattle.
Location
Seattle, WA