Museums may offer enriching, interesting and exciting history, art and science to visitors, but they can be a bit pricey.
But on Saturday, Sept. 18, more than 1,000 museums, zoos and cultural centers across the United States will welcome visitors for free as part of the 17th Museum Day, put on by the Smithsonian magazine.
The company wants to celebrate the reopening of museums after museum closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the event being canceled last year. This year’s theme, “Experience America,” represents the return and resurgence of the country’s diverse cultural experiences.
“Museum Day represents a national commitment to access, equity and inclusion and after a rough year and a half, we’re excited for museums to open their doors and offer these educational and cultural experiences to the public for free this Museum Day,” Amy Wilkins, chief revenue officer at Smithsonian Media, told USA TODAY.
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