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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Maroon abstract shape with "the dennos" in white and "museum center" beneath it in grey text.
Opened in 1991, the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is a premier cultural facility in northern Michigan offering a dynamic array of exhibitions and programs in the visual arts, sciences, and performing arts. The Museum . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Traverse City, MI
A black rectangular logo with a border that says The Durham Museum. The words the and museum are in orange while the word Durham is in white.
First opened in 1931, the Union Station has become today’s Durham Museum, showcasing the original art deco–style architecture and its former glory as one of the busiest stations in the nation.
Location
Omaha, NE
The words The Frazier History Museum in black font. The word Frazier is in a larger font size than the rest of the words.
The Frazier History Museum brings history to life for visitors through exhibitions, artifacts, and daily live performances.  Highlights of the collections include the family bible of the legendary pioneer Daniel Boone, the original "Big Stick" of . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Louisville, KY
A logo in orange, green, and blue that says The Health Museum.
The Health Museum, is Houston’s most interactive science learning center with a mission to foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science, and the human body.
Location
Houston, TX
Logo featuring a black box with an abstract red design in the center. Underneath the red design are the words Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is the second largest African American museum on the East Coast, and is an exceptional facility highlighting the history and accomplishments of Maryland's African American community. The museum strives to create a . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Baltimore, MD
Light blue gradient logo with a black plane at the bottom with the words College Park Aviation Museum up top.
The College Park Aviation Museum is located on the grounds of the world's oldest continuously operating airport, and is dedicated to telling the story of flight from the Wright Brothers to the present. Listed on the National Register of . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
College Park, MD
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An abstract red square logo with white lines inside. To the right of the logo is grey, capital text that says The Mennello Museum of American Art.
The Mennello Museum of American Art's permanent collection of paintings by self-taught folk artist Earl Cunningham (1893-1977) is the largest in existence.
Location
Orlando, FL
A light red rectangle with white text and border that says The Mexican Museum. Beneath that it says In Association with the Smithsonian Institution.
The Mexican Museum is temporarily closed to the public. Please visit the museum’s website for more information and to see how you can stay connected during this time.
Location
San Francisco, CA