On September 24, grab a friend and pick your favorite local museum to visit for free—courtesy of Museum Day Live!
Echoing the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admissions every day, Smithsonian magazine hosts the event annually and sheds a spotlight on the slew of incredible exhibits found all over the country.
Pick between hundreds of participating institutions, including New York's Museum of American Finance, the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture, the Museum of African American History in Boston and the MDC Museum of Art + Design in Miami.
How to get your hands on the tickets? Browse through the list of participating museums right here, download the two passes and, of course, pick a pal to join you. Pick wisely, history and art buffs, as this may be your chance to convince your usually art resistant friends that a day spent browsing exhibits is a worthy weekend activity.
Given the very few days left of summer, may we suggest planning a road trip to go along with your free museum day? You'll want to consult our list of best road trips in America for some inspiration.