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Free admission on Museum Day hosted by Smithsonian Magazine

Explore a local museum on September 17

Need a fun family outing this Saturday? Get free admission to one of many museums around Washington on Museum Day (September 17).

On September 17, 2022 the Smithsonian Magazine hosts Museum Day across the country.  On this day, participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission for two people.

There are 18 institutions in Washington state offering free admission on Museum Day. Visit places like the Museum of Flight, Edmonds Historical Museum, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, MOHAI and many more.

For a list of the participating museums and to reserve tickets, download and print your ticket, go to Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day website.

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