Reading Time: 3 minutes
Get ready for the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2022 and get free entrance to a museum. Every year, in late September, you can get free entrance to a museum of your choice thanks to the Museum Day sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine and Taiwan.
What exactly is Museums Day?
Choose one of the participating museums to get free admission for two people on September 17, 2022. This year there are only 375 museums taking part in this event. The museums are located all over the country.
You can find a list of participating museums here.
From there you can get your tickets to the museum you decided on.
Pro Tip
Do your research. Some of the participating museums have free admission throughout the year but they can still participate. If you want to make the most out of your day, check if the museum would otherwise charge admission to get in.
Make sure you decide on one ticket and get it right away. Some of the places are in extremely high demand and might “sell out” if you wait too long to get your ticket. Be aware that you can’t change your ticket anymore once you have requested it.
How does it work?
To get your free ticket, find the museum you want to visit and click on “Get a ticket” button. Fill in your name and email and you will generate a ticket. A copy of the ticket will also be emailed to you. Only one ticket per email address is allowed but the ticket is good for two people. Remember the ticket only works on September 17, 2022, and once you decided on a museum, you can’t change your decision anymore.
The ticket only grants free regular admission and is not valid for special exhibits, parking, IMAX film screening or any other offer. Most of the participating museums accept your digital ticket on your smartphone or tablet. However, there are some museums who require a printed ticket. You can see this while you select your museum or when you read “*Printed ticket required.” at the bottom of your digital ticket.
If you must print your ticket, one print is enough to grant you access for two people.
Visiting with Children?
Museum Day is a fantastic way to do something fun with the whole family. Depending on the museum, they might count your children as the +1 to the ticket holder. Museums, who allow children for free, won’t charge you or count your children as the +1. But it’s best to contact the museum of your choice directly before you get the ticket. In that case, you can change your mind and select another museum if they don’t allow children for free.
More Questions?
If you are still confused, then leave a comment below or check out the very well written FAQ section on the official website. They answer a lot of questions you might have.
Ticket Hack for Families
If the museum counts your child as the +1 on your ticket, you can use the following hack. Have both parents register for a ticket. Each of the parents could then bring one child. This would cover both parents and up to two children.
Where will you go? Let me know in the comments…
[Header: Courtesy of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2022]
Peter has a passion for Traveling, Photography, and Geocaching. These are the best ingredients for amazing adventures all over the globe. “Traveling is fun, no matter if you stay in a luxury hotel or travel like a backpacker.” Peter shares his experiences on his Blog www.gatetoadventures.com
Some of Peter’s photos are published on corporate websites, in-flight magazines, travel guides, and much more.
