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 red abstract logo resembling an open book with the words Grimmel College to the right of it in black text.
The opening of the Faulconer Gallery in the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts in 1999 generated a dramatic expansion of the presence of art on campus and in the community of Grinnell.
Location
Grinnell, IA
Blue wheel with the word Hagley beneath it.
Hagley Museum and Library seeks to inspire all people to be innovative in their own lives through investigation and exploration of its historical collections, original DuPont powder yards, and online resources.
Location
Wilmington, DE
Three images in a vertical rectangular logo. From top to bottom there is a green mountain, a red flower, and a black twig. Between each graphic are the spread out words Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation.
The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation operates a museum and interpretive center on the site of one of the 10 War Relocation Authority incarceration sites for Japanese Americans during World War II.
Location
Powell, WY
The words Heritage Farm Museum and Village. On top of the logo is a small yellow sun with visible rays,
The Heritage Farm Museum and Village celebrates Appalachian heritage and allows visitors to learn about the Appalachia of yesteryear.
Location
Huntington, WV
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A flower to the left of the words Hermitage Museum and Gardens.
The Hermitage Museum and Gardens sits on a 12-acre site along a peninsula that borders the Lafayette River. The Craft House showcases a collection of over 40,000 works of fine and decorative arts and sculpture, spanning 5,000 years from 30 countries.
Location
Norfolk, VA
A black bold logo over three lines that says High Desert Museum Bend, Oregon.
The High Desert Museum creates learning experiences through exhibitions and living history, promoting a deeper understanding of the region surrounding Bend, Oregon.
Location
Bend, OR
Exterior of the Hirshhorn Museum, a round concrete building with smooth gray walls and a glass entrance at the base
The Hirshhorn features international modern and contemporary art in the celebrated Gordon Bunshaft designed cylindrical building, adjoining plaza, and sunken sculpture garden.
Location
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday
12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday
A large H and A logo with the words Historic Annapolis horizontally placed on the right side.
Historic Annapolis is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic character of Annapolis. The organization accomplishes this mission through preservation, exhibitions and educational programs at its five properties, including the Historic . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Location
Annapolis, MD