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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Red logo of a steam train with an outer red circle that says The Southern Museum up top and Kennesaw, GA on the bottom.
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
black and white logo with a star that says Space Center Houston.
At Space Center Houston,  the official visitor center of the NASA Johnson Space Center, visitors learn about space science—from its dramatic history and exciting present to its compelling future.
Location
Houston, TX
Red and grey logo that says Springfield Museum of Art. Underneath the logo in small text are the words in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Springfield Museum of Art collects, exhibits and preserves works of art for the benefit of all individuals, while encouraging the education and participation in, and the enjoyment and appreciation of the arts.
Location
Springfield, OH
Square yellow box logo to the left of the words Springfield Museums. Underneath that are the words Art, History, Science, Seuss in Springfield.
The Springfield Museums uses art, history, science and Dr. Seuss to explore our shared connections and unique perspectives to promote engagement, literacy and learning.
Location
Springfield, MA
A blue, black, and red logo with a light house in the center. Underneath the lighthouse it says St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum explores the early history of the Nation's Oldest Port Heritage Area on the northeast coast of Florida.
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Red and blue logo on three lines that says Stafford Air & Space Museum.
The Stafford Air & Space Museum is named after celebrated astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who was born and raised in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The museum houses an impressive collection of aviation and spaceflight artifacts.
Location
Weatherford, OK
Half of a blue star with three arrows going through it. The words Strategic Air & Space are in grey, capital letters underneath the star.
The SAC Aerospace Museum, located between Lincoln and Omaha, utilizes over 300,000 square feet of exhibit, education, and event space to educate, inspire, and entertain its guests. Organized in 1959, the original mission of the museum was . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Ashland, NE
Four buildings and one sail boat in a light green with the words Strawbery Banke in dark brown below them.
Strawbery Banke Museum is a living history museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Puddle Dock neighborhood, a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Museum interprets a changing neighborhood . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Portsmouth, NH