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 David J. Sencer CDC Museum, located at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters, features award-winning exhibitions that focus on a variety of public health topics.
Atlanta, GA
The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will re-open with new visitation protocols on January 2nd, 2026. All visitors must make advanced reservations. Walk-in visits are no longer permitted.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday–Friday
Closed weekends
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday–Friday
Closed weekends
National Canal Museum is the only museum in the country dedicated to telling the story of America's historic towpath canals.
Easton, PA
Closed till early April
Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education.
Denver, CO
Winter Hours: Jan. 12 – March 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Spring Hours: April 1 – May 10, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Summer Hours: May 11 – Sept. 1, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Autumn Hours: Sept. 2 – Sept. 27, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Winter Hours: Sept. 28 – Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday Hours: Nov. 20 – Dec. 31, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. , with occasional early closings
Spring Hours: April 1 – May 10, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Summer Hours: May 11 – Sept. 1, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Autumn Hours: Sept. 2 – Sept. 27, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Winter Hours: Sept. 28 – Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday Hours: Nov. 20 – Dec. 31, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. , with occasional early closings
See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington's artificial teeth (they're not made of wood, after all!), sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials, and discover fascinating hands-on exhibits about the power of a healthy smile. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Baltimore, MD
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday
The Dubuque Museum of Art, was founded over 140 years ago as the Dubuque Art Association. Its permanent collection concentrates on 20th-century American art with an emphasis on American Regionalism.
Dubuque, IA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday-Sunday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
The DuSable Museum of African American History, located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, promotes understanding and inspires appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans. The museum’s . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Chicago, IL
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday
Closed Mondays
Closed Mondays
The Ellen Noël Art Museum makes quality art accessible to the culturally diverse audience in Permian Basin and West Texas.
Odessa, TX
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday
The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum highlights examples of aviation achievement and noteworthy moments in space history.
McMinnville, OR
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily