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 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
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
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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
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Open Mondays Memorial Day (May) to Labor Day (September)
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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.
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New York, NY
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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
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday – Friday
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
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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
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily
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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.
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New York, NY
Hours Vary
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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
Hours Vary
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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
Gallery and Box Office Hours: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday