The Journal
Guides, ideas and stories for getting more out of America's museums.
Free museumsPlanning
Free Museums Near Me: 7 Ways to Visit America's Museums for Free
From the always-free Smithsonian to library passes and free-admission weekends, here's how to see world-class museums across the U.S. without paying for a ticket.
October 5, 2026 · 2 min read
ArchitectureArt museums
Where the Building Is the Masterpiece: 7 Iconic American Museum Designs
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral, I. M. Pei's glass pyramid on Lake Erie, Calatrava's moving wings. These museums are worth visiting for the architecture alone.
September 28, 2026 · 2 min read
PlanningArt museums
How to Plan the Perfect Museum Day (Without Getting Museum Fatigue)
Practical tips for visiting art, history and science museums: when to go, how to pace yourself, visiting with kids, and how to find art museums near you.
September 20, 2026 · 2 min read