Museums

Most Smithsonian museums offer free admission. A few locations require free timed-entry passes, and Cooper Hewitt in New York City has paid admission.

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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) provides an inspiring and entertaining experience for learning about space science and aviation.
Location
Huntsville, AL
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. from November 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026
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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
Hours Vary
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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
Hours Vary
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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
Currently closed
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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
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday
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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
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
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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
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily
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The USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum preserves and honors the legacy of the USS Hornet, a decommissioned United States Navy Aircraft Carrier and national historic landmark.
Location
Alameda, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Monday
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays