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 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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Art & Design
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Art & Design
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
A black illustration of a house with words below it that say Historic Arkansas Museum.
Historic Arkansas Museum features art and artifacts from Arkansas. The museum includes five pre-Civil War houses on their original block, restored to antebellum appearances.
Location
Little Rock, AR
Blue text over two lines that says Historic Bethlehem.
The Historic Bethlehem Partnership interprets a community rich in tradition and influences, from Moravians to the American industrial boom.
Location
Bethlehem, PA
Black text that says History Colorado. There is an orange icon at the top.
History Colorado, a historical society, works in communities throughout the state to make Colorado’s history accessible.
Location
Denver, CO