Museums and Zoo Hours and Locations

Visiting our Museums, Galleries, and Zoo
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Admission is free of charge at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt in New York City. All Washington, D.C.–area museums and the American Indian Museum in New York are open every day of the year except December 25. The Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Four locations require entry tickets or passes as noted below.

Smithsonian museums on and near the National Mall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, due to security, road closures, and other restrictions, for the Presidential Inaugural. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Admission

Admission is free of charge at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt in New York City.

All Washington, D.C.–area museums and the American Indian Museum in New York are open every day of the year except December 25. The Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Entry

The following locations require passes or tickets.

Passes/tickets are not used at our other locations.

Museums, Galleries, and Zoo Search Results

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New Museums

Congress established two new museums in 2020. Visit their websites to learn more: