The Smithsonian Magazine is bringing back its annual Museum Day in September, granting free access to museums and cultural centers across the country.
The 17th annual celebration will allow people to request a free ticket to one of more than 1,000 museums in nearly all 50 states for Saturday, Sept. 18, Smithsonian Magazine shared with Travel + Leisure. This year’s event, which carries the theme “Experience America,” comes after 2020’s Museum Day — like many events around the world — was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we begin to feel a sense of normalcy in our day-to-day lives, we are honored to welcome the public back to Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. and New York and museums around the country this Museum Day,” Amy Wilkins, the chief revenue officer at Smithsonian Media, said in a statement provided to T+L. “In a year that has challenged us in unprecedented ways, it is our hope that this year’s event serves as a reminder of the people, places, and cultural experiences that have the power to unite us all.”
Video: Watch: Crowds cheer July Fourth fireworks as America celebrates (NBC News)
‘Good to Know’ headlines: Win a free trip to Nashville and perks for McDonald’s customers
NBC News
Suspects in assassination of Haitian president paraded by police
NBC News
Biden speeds up U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as Taliban gains ground
NBC News
Pfizer seeks approval for Covid vaccine booster dose
NBC News
Dozens feared dead as fire rages in Bangladesh factory
NBC News
Leonardo Da Vinci's bear drawing sells for over $12 million
NBC News
City streets submerged across Virginia after Tropical Storm Elsa deluge
NBC News
Rock slide from California earthquake caught on camera
NBC News
Georgia golf course murder suspect arrested
NBC News
California town scrambles for drinking water after well breaks amid another heatwave
NBC News
Dr. Fauci: ‘Please get vaccinated it will protect you’ against surging of delta variant
NBC News
Tennis star Naomi Osaka speaks out about mental health
NBC News
States advance a deal with Purdue and Sackler family over opioid crisis
NBC News
Fans banned from Olympics after new state of emergency declared in Tokyo
NBC News
Biden as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan: Taliban takeover not inevitable
NBC News
Pfizer believes Covid booster shot may offer better protection
NBC News
‘Good to Know’ headlines: Win a free trip to Nashville and perks for McDonald’s customers
NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports on how to win a free trip to Nashville, pizzas delivered by robot drivers, and the new perks McDonald’s is offering to customers.
NBC News
Suspects in assassination of Haitian president paraded by police
Haiti’s police paraded 17 men, alleged to be part of a commando unit that assassinated President Jovenel Moïse in his home.
NBC News
Biden speeds up U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as Taliban gains ground
President Biden announced that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by August 31st, saying “the United States did what we went to do in Afghanistan.” NBC News’ Monica Alba and Courtney Kube break down the president’s decision to speed up the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and how the Afghan military can cope as the Taliban is advances rapidly.
NBC News
Museum-goers can get up close to the space shuttle Enterprise at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, or explore the history of the blues at the Blues Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis.
Those who want to attend must request a ticket online for the museum they wish to go to starting at midnight on Aug. 18. Each ticket includes general admission for the ticket holder plus one guest, but is not valid for things like special exhibits, parking, or IMAX films.
Each person can request a ticket to one museum location (so Smithsonian Magazine cautions people should “Choose wisely! There are no takebacks.”).
In addition to visiting in person, people can enter to win one of five virtual Smithsonian museum tours along with a private Q&A with a museum educator for up to 35 guests thanks to The Quaker Oats Company, which is sponsoring Museum Day. People can also enter online through Sept. 15 to win one of 100 Smithsonian science kits each day.
Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. When she’s not in New York City, she likes to spend her time at the beach or exploring new destinations and hopes to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram.
Source: Read Full Article