Museums

Most Smithsonian museums offer free admission. A few locations require free timed-entry passes, and Cooper Hewitt in New York City has paid admission.

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The Sigler Western Museum, formerly the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, strives to enrich diverse audiences by inspiring an appreciation of the art and history of the American West.
Location
Wickenburg, AZ
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday
Interior gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum with columns, paintings on the walls, and a large neon map installation
The nation’s first collection of American art offers an unparalleled record of the American experience, capturing the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries.
Location
Washington, DC
11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
A landscaped garden with yellow and flowers, foliage, a paved walkway, and a Smithsonian Gardens logo.
The many gardens that surround the Smithsonian are a “museum without walls.” All have been designed to complement the museums they border and to enhance the overall museum experience of learning, appreciation, and enjoyment.
Location
Washington, DC
Haupt Garden open daily dawn to dusk
other outdoor gardens open 24 hours
Entrance area of the National Zoo with two large lion statues surrounded by greenery
Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species.
Location
Washington, DC
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (Mar. 15–Sept. 14)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (Sept. 15–Mar. 14)
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Snug Harbor is a place where history, architecture, the visual and performing arts, and environmental science all come together to provide a rich and powerful learning experience for audiences of every age.
Location
Staten Island, NY
Monday-Sunday: dawn to dusk
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The South Carolina State Museum collections, reflecting the essence and diversity of South Carolina, explore natural history, cultural history, and science and technology through the lens of the state's history.
Location
Columbia, SC
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
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Location
Pierre, SD
Hours Vary
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The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts that shed light on the role of industry in the American South. The museum’s Glover Steam Locomotive Collection, along with other exhibitions and . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Kennesaw, GA
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday