Smithsonian Magazine Sponsors "Museum Day"

When it comes to learning about history, different cultures, art or science, a museum is a great way to bring interactivity into education. Museums are available in almost every large city, and even smaller cities, as public places to engage in an educational environment, and on September 25, 2010, over 1,300 museums are free!

Smithsonian Magazine is sponsoring this national event and encouraging families to enjoy their local museums, planetariums, botanical gardens and more. This is your opportunity to your education than the ability to study displays and information presented by historians, geologists, and professionals in visual communication or art history. Certain museums including Adler Planetarium in Chicago, The Dallas Museum of Art, Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, The Tampa Museum of Art and The Autry National Center in Los Angeles will offer on-site activities including contests, tours, and giveaways. To take advantage of the free admission you must download and print an official Museum Day Ticket from Smithsonian.com.

Be sure to visit a museum in your area and be part of Museum Day. Its free, its fun and you and your whole family can benefit from the experience!

Labels: education, museum, visual communication