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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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.
Wickenburg, AZ
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.
Washington, DC
11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
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.
Washington, DC
Haupt Garden open daily dawn to dusk
other outdoor gardens open 24 hours
other outdoor gardens open 24 hours
The Castle will temporarily reopen May 22 to Sept. 7, 2026, as part of Our Shared Future: 250 programming to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday.
Washington, DC
Closed for renovation
Reopening May 22 to Sept. 7
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Reopening May 22 to Sept. 7
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
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.
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)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (Sept. 15–Mar. 14)
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.
Staten Island, NY
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.
Columbia, SC
