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Nation's Top Museums Free Tomorrow

Smithsonian Museum Day offers free online passes for 1,200 sites

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(Newser) – Admission to over 1,200 museums across America will be free tomorrow as part of the Smithsonian's annual "Museum Day." The event is aimed at promoting culture and removing  "any  economic barrier" keeping people from enjoying museums, a Smithsonian exec tells USA Today. Museum-goers will need a  Museum Day admission card, which can be printed from the Smithsonian's website.

The Boston Museum of Fine Art is among the museums taking part in
The Boston Museum of Fine Art is among the museums taking part in "Museum Day."   (Smithsonian)
The US Navy Museum in Washington DC will be offering free admission tomorrow.
The US Navy Museum in Washington DC will be offering free admission tomorrow.   (Smithsonian)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, which usually charges $22 admission, will be free tomorrow as part of
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, which usually charges $22 admission, will be free tomorrow as part of "Museum Day."   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
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drlarrymitchell
Sep 25, 09 3:56 AM CDT
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Todd_English
Sep 25, 09 7:04 AM CDT
Do they also include a plane ticket? Reply
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Sep 25, 09 9:02 AM CDT
Don't we wish? :)
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All museums should be by suggested donations only. Reply
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I'd rather be communist and trade for it
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