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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Three gears of multiple sizes in light blue with the words The Works to the right of them in the same color.
The Works is an interactive learning center where people of all ages can have fun and be inspired by the history, technology and artistic accomplishments of the communities we serve.
Location
Newark, OH
Red words that say U.S. Space & Rocket Center. To the left of that is a blue rocket and half of a circle.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) provides an inspiring and entertaining experience for learning about space science and aviation.
Location
Huntsville, AL
Image of a historic train station in light brown with a banner saying Union Station across the bottom. Below the banner is "Est. 1914."
Built in 1914 as a working train station, Union Station Kansas City reopened in 1999 after renovation. The magnificence of the Grand Hall's 95-foot ceiling, with three 3,500-pound chandeliers and a six-foot-wide clock hanging in its central arch . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Kansas City, MO
A blue eight prong star design logo. To the right are big grey letters that say U,C,A, and R. Beneath that it says University Corporation For Atmospheric Research.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a consortium of more than 100 member colleges and universities focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related Earth system sciences.
Location
Boulder, CO
Smithsonian Affiliate logo with a yellow sunburst in a blue circle beside the text “Smithsonian Affiliate.”
The University of Colorado Museum fosters exploration and appreciation of the natural environment and human cultures through research, teaching, and community outreach.
Location
Boulder, CO
An outline of an elephant with tusks in black with a circle around it. On the lower left hand side are the words University of Nebraska State Museum in all capital letters.
The University of Nebraska State Museum is Nebraska's own premier museum of natural history. The State Museum collects, preserves, and interprets objects and associated data about the natural world. The collections place a special interest in . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Lincoln, NE
Four squares to the left with nature toned and nature inspired designs. To the right are the words Upcountry History Museum.
The Museum preserves and interprets the history of the Upcountry South Carolina State, while bringing quality museum offerings from around the world to encourage people to discover the world and the Upcountry's role in it.
Location
Greenville, SC
Illustrated square image of a blue old fashioned sail on a ship with the words USS Constitution Museum written underneath it in grey.
The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of the USS Constitution, by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of "Old Ironsides." The USS Constitution Museum ensures that the stories of the ship and the . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Boston, MA