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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A side view of an illustration of an old school steam train in black. Below that are the words California State Railroad Museum.
The California State Railroad Museum was established in 1981 and is operated by the State of California and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation.
Location
Sacramento, CA
Blue logo with waves at the bottom and the words Cape Fear Museum above the waves.
Cape Fear Museum collects, preserves and interprets objects relating to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear, and makes those objects available to the public through educational exhibits and programs.
Location
Wilmington, NC
Logo on the left in dark blue text that says Center for Jewish History with five names of supporting organizations separated by lines on the right side.
The Center for Jewish History is one of the foremost Jewish research and cultural institutions in the world, having served over 1 million people in more than 100 countries. It is home to five partner organizations: American Jewish Historical . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
New York, NY
A logo in thin black font that says Cerritos Library. In the middle is a circle made of rainbow elements that look like abstract feathers.
As the public library of the City of Cerritos, the Cerritos Library is unique in that it offers an immersive environment, promoting learning and literacy.
Location
Cerritos, CA
Black box with a curved bottom and the words Cincinnati Museum Center beneath it.
Located in the historic Union Terminal, the Cincinnati Museum Center is a unique, multi-museum complex encompassing history, childrens, and science museums, as well as an Omnimax theater.
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Logo for City Lore with City in teal text and Lore in orange text.
Founded in 1985, City Lore is New York City's center for urban folk culture, and the first urban folkore center in the United States. Its mission is to foster New York City – and America’s – living cultural heritage through education and public . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
New York, NY
Abstract letter A in navy and green lines next to the word Austin in the same shade of navy. Beneath that it says arts, culture, music, and entertainment.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department serves as the steward of Austin’s public lands, offering a variety of cultural enrichment opportunities and recreational activities, by managing a number of museums and cultural centers in the city.
Location
Austin, TX
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Art & Design
The letters A and M in a modern logo in light colored hues of blue, red, green, and grey. On the bottom it says Irving Archives and Museum.
The Irving Arts Center (IAC) exists to serve the residents of Irving and attract visitors through the support and development of artistic opportunities and is designed to accommodate a wide range of cultural and civic needs.
Location
Irving, TX