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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The words Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. While the rest of the font is in black, the words civil rights are in brown and are slightly tilted.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, opened in 1992, presents an in-depth look at the Civil Rights Movement through time, from before the movement's inception through today’s international struggle for universal human rights.
Location
Birmingham, AL
A black and white highway route style sign with the words The Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and explores the musical roots and cultural heritage of country music.
Location
Bristol, VA
A colorful 3D logo in a brass color with a mining cart centered in a red circle. Around the mining cart it says Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.
The Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum tells the story of the town of Bisbee, renowned for the diversity of its minerals and the wealth of its copper.
Location
Bisbee, AZ
The words Booth Western Art Museum on three lines with two circles around it.
The Booth Western Art Museum collects and displays contemporary Western art, Western movie posters, Civil War art, presidential portraits and letters, and original stagecoaches. Its permanent exhibition space features early Western artists . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Cartersville, GA
A large rectangular logo with white capital words inside. The words say Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a flagship museum comprising the Buffalo Bill Museum, which spotlights the life and times of American icon William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846–1917); the Whitney Western Art Museum; the Plains Indian Museum.
Location
Cody, WY
A maroon circle to the left of black text that says Burke Museum.
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture works to create a better understanding of the global environment while caring for the Washington State Collections of natural and cultural heritage.
Location
Seattle, WA
Colorful, modern letters that spell out CAAM. Below that in a black bar in white text are the words California African American Museum.
Founded in 1984, the California African American Museum (CAAM) celebrates the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western United States.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Words inside a bubbly blue logo with one white molecule design in the top right. The words say California Science Center.
The California Science Center provides an innovative model for science learning by combining museum exhibitions with the on-site Science Center School and an extensive professional development program for teachers.
Location
Los Angeles, CA