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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Through engaging experiences with history, Plimoth Patuxet Museums explores the complex and interwoven stories of English and Indigenous cultures in the 17th century through immersive and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environments. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Plymouth, MA
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania educates its visitors on the state's rich railroad history, and the railroad's relevance from building the nation to its role in our lives today.
Strasburg, PA
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Branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to exhibiting American contemporary craft, celebrating makers taking both innovative and time-honored approaches to their work.
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
The RIHS remembers, interprets, honors, and shares the state’s history so that present and future generations can understand more fully their predecessors, their communities, and their spirit of place.
Providence, RI
The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals creates exhibitions of rocks, minerals, gems, meteorites, and fossils and explores these specimens—from scientific, industrial, and artistic perspectives.
Hillsboro, OR
Named after the Smithsonian's 8th Secretary, the underground building's copper domed entrance is on Jefferson Drive between the "Castle" and the Freer Gallery of the National Museum of Asian Art.
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
The Saint Louis Science Center provides meaningful science learning opportunities for its community. After several stages of renovation and expansion, it now comprises more than 700 interactive exhibitions in ten galleries. The latest addition is . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
St. Louis, MO
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The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts seeks to inspire woodworkers, artists, craftspeople, and collectors alike.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA







