Smithsonian Institution affiliates
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago, Illinois was the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and is the oldest in existence today.
The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago, Illinois was the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and is the oldest in existence today.
Aerospace Museum of California
The Aerospace Museum of California is an aviation museum located in North Highlands, California on the former McClellan Air Force Base, which closed in 2001.
The Aerospace Museum of California is an aviation museum located in North Highlands, California on the former McClellan Air Force Base, which closed in 2001.
American Museum of Science and Energy
The American Museum of Science and Energy is a science museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, designed to teach both children and adults about energy, especially nuclear power, and to document the role...
The American Museum of Science and Energy is a science museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, designed to teach both children and adults about energy, especially nuclear power, and to document the role...
American Textile History Museum
The American Textile History Museum (ATHM), located in Lowell, Massachusetts, was founded as the Merrimack Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) in North Andover, Massachusetts in 1960 by Caroline ...
The American Textile History Museum (ATHM), located in Lowell, Massachusetts, was founded as the Merrimack Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) in North Andover, Massachusetts in 1960 by Caroline ...
Anniston Museum of Natural History
The Anniston Museum of Natural History is a museum in Lagarde Park, Anniston, Alabama, exhibiting more than 2,000 natural history items on permanent display, including minerals, fossils, and rar...
The Anniston Museum of Natural History is a museum in Lagarde Park, Anniston, Alabama, exhibiting more than 2,000 natural history items on permanent display, including minerals, fossils, and rar...
Arab American National Museum
The Arab American National Museum, which opened in 2005, is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture.
The Arab American National Museum, which opened in 2005, is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture.
Arizona Historical Society
The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona, the West, and Northern Mexico as it...
The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona, the West, and Northern Mexico as it...
Arizona State Museum
The Arizona State Museum (ASM), founded in 1893, was originally a repository for the collection and protection of archaeological resources.
The Arizona State Museum (ASM), founded in 1893, was originally a repository for the collection and protection of archaeological resources.
Atomic Testing Museum
The Atomic Testing Museum museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, documents the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) in the desert north of Las Vegas.
The Atomic Testing Museum museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, documents the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) in the desert north of Las Vegas.
B&O Railroad Museum
The B&O Railroad Museum is a museum exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, Maryland, originally named the Baltimore & Ohio Transportation Museum when it opened on July 4, 1953.
The B&O Railroad Museum is a museum exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, Maryland, originally named the Baltimore & Ohio Transportation Museum when it opened on July 4, 1953.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the dick of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the dick of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Blackhawk Museum
The Blackhawk Museum (founded 1988) is a museum in Blackhawk, California, best known for its significant collection of classic cars.
The Blackhawk Museum (founded 1988) is a museum in Blackhawk, California, best known for its significant collection of classic cars.
Booth Western Art Museum
Booth Western Art Museum, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is the only museum of its kind in the Southeastern United States.
Booth Western Art Museum, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is the only museum of its kind in the Southeastern United States.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is a complex of museums displaying artifacts and art of the American West located in Cody, Wyoming.
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is a complex of museums displaying artifacts and art of the American West located in Cody, Wyoming.
Burnside Plantation (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
The Burnside Plantation is a plantation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
The Burnside Plantation is a plantation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
California Science Center
The California Science Center is a state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
The California Science Center is a state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
Cerritos Millennium Library
The Cerritos Library, the New Cerritos Library, or the Cerritos Public Library is the civic library for the City of Cerritos, California.
The Cerritos Library, the New Cerritos Library, or the Cerritos Public Library is the civic library for the City of Cerritos, California.
Chabot Space and Science Center
Chabot Space and Science Center, located in Oakland, California, is a hands-on center featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three...
Chabot Space and Science Center, located in Oakland, California, is a hands-on center featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three...
Cold War Museum
The Cold War Museum is a planned history museum in the United States focused on Cold War history.
The Cold War Museum is a planned history museum in the United States focused on Cold War history.
College Park Airport
College Park Airport is a public airport located in the City of College Park, in Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA. It is the world's oldest continuously operated airport.
College Park Airport is a public airport located in the City of College Park, in Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA. It is the world's oldest continuously operated airport.
Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie is an Interactive History Park, or living history museum, in Fishers, Indiana, USA, that preserves the William Conner home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Pl...
Conner Prairie is an Interactive History Park, or living history museum, in Fishers, Indiana, USA, that preserves the William Conner home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Pl...
Discovery Science Center
The Discovery Science Center, formerly known as the Taco Bell Discovery Science Center, is a science museum in Santa Ana, California, with more than 100 hands-on science exhibits designed ...
The Discovery Science Center, formerly known as the Taco Bell Discovery Science Center, is a science museum in Santa Ana, California, with more than 100 hands-on science exhibits designed ...
Durham Museum
The Durham Museum is located at 801 South 10th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.
The Durham Museum is located at 801 South 10th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is an aviation museum which displays a number of military and civilian aircraft and spacecraft, most notably, the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose".
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is an aviation museum which displays a number of military and civilian aircraft and spacecraft, most notably, the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose".
Frank H. McClung Museum
The Frank H. McClung Museum is a general museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
The Frank H. McClung Museum is a general museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Frazier History Museum
The Frazier History Museum, formerly the Frazier Historical Arms Museum, is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown.
The Frazier History Museum, formerly the Frazier Historical Arms Museum, is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown.
Frazier International History Museum
The Frazier International History Museum, formerly the Frazier Historical Arms Museum, is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown.
The Frazier International History Museum, formerly the Frazier Historical Arms Museum, is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown.
Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science was a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and American Association of Museums accredited museum located in downtown Fresno, California, in the San...
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science was a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and American Association of Museums accredited museum located in downtown Fresno, California, in the San...
Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Frontiers of Flight Museum is an aerospace museum located in Dallas, Texas.
The Frontiers of Flight Museum is an aerospace museum located in Dallas, Texas.
Frost Art Museum
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum or simply known as the Frost Art Museum is a Florida International University museum located on-campus in Modesto A. Maidique in Miami, Florida.
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum or simply known as the Frost Art Museum is a Florida International University museum located on-campus in Modesto A. Maidique in Miami, Florida.
Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States at Pemberton Place, is the world's largest aquarium with more than of marine and fresh water housing more than 120,000 animals o...
The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States at Pemberton Place, is the world's largest aquarium with more than of marine and fresh water housing more than 120,000 animals o...
Heard Museum
The Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art is a museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. There is also the Heard Museum North Scottsdale branch in Scottsdale and the Heard Museum West'...
The Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art is a museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. There is also the Heard Museum North Scottsdale branch in Scottsdale and the Heard Museum West'...
Heinz History Center
The Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the largest history museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the largest history museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art (colloquially the High), located in Atlanta, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States and one of the most-visited art museums in the world.
The High Museum of Art (colloquially the High), located in Atlanta, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States and one of the most-visited art museums in the world.
Hiller Aviation Museum
The Hiller Aviation Museum, located in San Carlos, California, USA at the San Carlos Airport, is an aircraft history museum.
The Hiller Aviation Museum, located in San Carlos, California, USA at the San Carlos Airport, is an aircraft history museum.
Historic Arkansas Museum
The Historic Arkansas Museum, sometimes called the HAM, is a state history museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Historic Arkansas Museum, sometimes called the HAM, is a state history museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
History Colorado
History Colorado, also known as the Colorado Historical Society, is a group dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the state of Colorado in the USA.
History Colorado, also known as the Colorado Historical Society, is a group dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the state of Colorado in the USA.
HistoryMiami
HistoryMiami formerly known as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, is the premier cultural institution located in Miami, Florida, USA, committed to gathering, organizing, preserving...
HistoryMiami formerly known as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, is the premier cultural institution located in Miami, Florida, USA, committed to gathering, organizing, preserving...
Institute of Texan Cultures
The University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute of Texan Cultures is a museum and library located in HemisFair Park in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. It serves as the state's primary cente...
The University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute of Texan Cultures is a museum and library located in HemisFair Park in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. It serves as the state's primary cente...
Kenosha Public Museum
The Kenosha Public Museum, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, features displays of fine art, decorative art, and natural science specimens.
The Kenosha Public Museum, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, features displays of fine art, decorative art, and natural science specimens.
Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages is an open air museum located in Stony Brook, New York.
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages is an open air museum located in Stony Brook, New York.
Lyman House Memorial Museum
The Lyman House Memorial Museum, also known as the Lyman Museum, is a Hilo, Hawaii-based natural history museum founded in 1931 in the Lyman family mission house, originally built in 1838.
The Lyman House Memorial Museum, also known as the Lyman Museum, is a Hilo, Hawaii-based natural history museum founded in 1931 in the Lyman family mission house, originally built in 1838.
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, located near Alexandria, Virginia, was the plantation home of the first President of the United States, George Washington.
Mount Vernon, located near Alexandria, Virginia, was the plantation home of the first President of the United States, George Washington.
Museum of American Finance
The Museum of American Finance, is an American financial-history museum, located in the Financial District of the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York.
The Museum of American Finance, is an American financial-history museum, located in the Financial District of the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York.
Museum of Arts and Sciences (Daytona Beach)
The Museum of Arts and Sciences, often referred to as the MOAS, is a museum in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States.
The Museum of Arts and Sciences, often referred to as the MOAS, is a museum in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States.
National Atomic Testing Museum
The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, documents the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site in the desert north of Las Vegas.
The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, documents the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site in the desert north of Las Vegas.
National Museum of Dentistry
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry -- located in Baltimore, Maryland, and opened in 1996—preserves and exhibits the history of dentistry in United States and throughout the world.
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry -- located in Baltimore, Maryland, and opened in 1996—preserves and exhibits the history of dentistry in United States and throughout the world.
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, formerly the Cheney Cowles Museum, is located in Spokane, Washington's Browne's Addition.
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, formerly the Cheney Cowles Museum, is located in Spokane, Washington's Browne's Addition.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture is an African-American museum located at 830 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture is an African-American museum located at 830 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
The National Museum of Play
The National Museum of Play, formerly Strong National Museum of Play, is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, USA. Established in 1969 and based initially on the personal collection ...
The National Museum of Play, formerly Strong National Museum of Play, is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, USA. Established in 1969 and based initially on the personal collection ...
The Women's Museum
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future is a museum located inside Fair Park in Dallas, Texas (USA), covering the subject of American women's history.
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future is a museum located inside Fair Park in Dallas, Texas (USA), covering the subject of American women's history.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is a museum operated by the government of Alabama, showcasing rockets, achievements, and artifacts of the U.S. space program.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is a museum operated by the government of Alabama, showcasing rockets, achievements, and artifacts of the U.S. space program.
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Virginia Museum of Natural History is the state's natural history museum located in Martinsville and founded in 1984.
Virginia Museum of Natural History is the state's natural history museum located in Martinsville and founded in 1984.
Wolfsonian-FIU
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University or The Wolfsonian-FIU, located in the heart of the Art Deco District, is a museum, library and research center that uses its collection to i...
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University or The Wolfsonian-FIU, located in the heart of the Art Deco District, is a museum, library and research center that uses its collection to i...
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