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Free museum admission for Smithsonian Museum Day

Free museum admission for Smithsonian Museum Day

This event is not taking place in 2020.

Whether you’re at home or traveling, get FREE admission to more than 1,300 venues in all 50 states during the 14th annual Smithsonian Museum Day on Sept. 21. You must request a ticket in advance online.

To get started, visit the Museum Day site, choose the museum or attraction you want to visit and fill out a form with some basic information. Then, you can download your ticket immediately, and you’ll get a confirmation email for printing.

Each ticket is good for FREE admission for two people at a participating museum. The Museum Day ticket is good for two people per household, per address. Limit one ticket per household. If you’re planning on going as a group, consider registering for additional admit-two tickets through friends and family. You can visit only one museum with this promotion.

In Miami-Dade County, these museums are participating in this event:

  • Ancient Spanish Monastery
  • Coral Gables Museum
  • Gold Coast Railroad Museum
  • History Miami
  • Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum

Participating Broward venues are:

  • Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
  • Boca Raton Museum of Art
  • Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park
  • Deerfield Beach Old School House
  • History Fort Lauderdale
  • Museum of Discovery & Science
  • NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
  • Old Davie School Historical Museum
  • Seaboard Air Line Railroad Station
  • The Historic Butler House Museum
  • WMODA – Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts

Other museum deals, free days and special events:

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Family Day free admission

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

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6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Monday, May 12, 2025

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Friday, May 16, 2025

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6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

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See all the free and cheap events this week.

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