Free Admission to Select US Museums on Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live!

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You can learn more about culture, history, art, science, and more by visiting local museums for free on September 26, 2015. That’s because it’s Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!

Smithsonian museums are free every day, but you can visit these participating museums that usually charge a fee for free!

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Find out how to get the cost of admission waived at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, and other cultural centers!

What’s Museum Day Live?

Link: Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!

Link: Participating Museums

On Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!, September 26, 2015, you can get into certain museums around the US for free!

To get your free admission, create a free Smithsonian Magazine account. Then select “Request Tickets.”

Next, you’ll get a drop down menu to choose your state and museum.

Finally, download and print your ticket. Each ticket is good for 2 people.

Terms & Conditions

1 ticket to 1 museum per household
NOT valid for IMAX screenings, parking, or special exhibits
Ticket only good for museum listed
Admission may be denied due to museum capacity limits
Valid only on September 26, 2015

This Is a Great Way to Save Money at Your Next Destination

If you’ll be traveling during Museum Day Live!, this deal can save you money on local entertainment. For example, if you’re in Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon for the weekend, you could visit the Hoover Dam Museum for free!

Or if you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you could give your pocketbook or wallet a rest for a few hours and swing by the Orange County Regional History Museum.

Bottom Line

You can get free admission to certain museums around the US and US territories, during Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live! on September 26, 2015.

And don’t forget on the 1st weekend of each month, you can also get into museums for free with your Bank of America (or Merrill Lynch) debit or credit card.