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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Abstract wings logo with the colors blue, green, and yellow. Beneath the wings are the words Sullenberger Aviation Museum in blue.
Home to more than 40 commercial, civil, and military aircraft, the museum features one of the nation’s premier aviation collections – including the famed “Miracle on the Hudson” Airbus A320 piloted by its namesake, Captain C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger.
Location
Charlotte, NC

A maroon crest logo with a man at the top left and the year 1819 in the bottom right corner. Below that it says Norwich University.
The Sullivan Museum and History Center welcomes visitors to explore the rich 200-year history of Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the country, established in 1819.
Location
Northfield, VT
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White text on a black background that says Taft Museum of Art over two lines.
The Taft Museum of Art offers a unique, multi-sensory experience that immerses audiences in spaces to learn, create, and connect—within and beyond its walls.
Location
Cincinnati, OH
A navy illustration of a large sail ship with the words Tampa Bay History Center to its right.
The Tampa Bay History Center serves as a cultural venue and a dynamic learning resource, offering interactive exhibitions and educational programs at its location along the Riverwalk in Tampa's Channel District.
Location
Tampa, FL
Four colorful blocks with a house, mountain, shoe, and axe pick in each. Above that it says Telluride Historical Museum.
The Telluride Historical Museum preserves and brings to life the rich history of Telluride. Its permanent collection comprises artifacts from the region’s Ute heritage, mining history, and ski and festival tradition.
Location
Telluride, CO
Futuristic blue logo on three lines. The first line says Tellus, the second line says Northwest Georgia Science Museum, and the third line is the website url to the museum.
The Tellus Science Museum encompasses four main galleries, a 120-seat digital planetarium, and an observatory with a state-of-the-art, 20-inch telescope. Through its status as a Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum currently has three Apollo . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Cartersville, GA
Light blue capital letters that say the bishop. Beneath that is black text that says Museum of Science and Nature.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature interprets the region's scientific and cultural history from the Pleistocene to the present.
Location
Bradenton, FL
A colorful illustration of a child in colorful 3D blocks with the words The Children's Museum of the Upstate.
The Children's Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) sparks a lifelong passion for curiosity and learning through play. Its 18 exhibition galleries touch on the areas of arts and sciences, nutrition and health, and the environment.
Location
Greenville, SC