Museum Day is right around the corner and with so many great Indiana and Indianapolis museums participating, it definitely deserves a place on the calendar.
Museum Day is annually hosted by Smithsonian Magazine to celebrate curiosity across the country, encouraging museum visits by offering free admission. Visitors can download tickets here and present the ticket to any participating museum for free admission on Saturday, September 22. One downloadable ticket is available per email address, with each ticket providing admission for two people. 
This year’s Museum Day theme is “Women Making History,” with a mission to recognize female trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation and culture. This will be the 14th annual Museum Day and nearly 1,400 museums are participating nationwide. The following Indy museums are participating in Museum Day:
- Conner Prairie
- Indiana State Museum
- Indiana Historical Society
- Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections
- Rhythm! Discovery Center
- NCAA Hall of Champions
For a complete list of participating museums, including Indiana museums, click here.
September 22 is the perfect day to plan a day trip to Indianapolis and discover all the great museums and institutions in the area. Pack your family or friends in the car and take advantage of this opportunity to try something new - for free!