Arts and Culture

The nonprofit National Aquarium opened in 1981 as the jewel of Baltimore City's Inner Harbor redevelopment. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top three aquariums and has hosted more than 51 million guests. Visitors experience more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals living in award-winning habitats celebrating all natural environments, from the Chesapeake Bay to the world’s coral reefs, and from the ocean’s depths to the tropical rainforest canopy.

MSI, Chicago, one of the largest science museums in the world, offers uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity. From groundbreaking and award-winning exhibits that can't be found anywhere else to hands-on opportunities that make you the scientist, MSI is where fun and learning mix.

The Adler Planetarium – America's first planetarium – is more than a museum. It's a laboratory, a classroom and a community exploring the universe together. The Planetarium's scientists, historians and educators inspire the next generation of explorers and invite everyone to explore the wonders of space.

A passport to travel around the world and back in time. With renowned exhibitions and scientific collections, the Museum displays over 4.6 billion years under one roof.

Denver Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing 500 species and has championed more than 600 conservation and research projects around the world. Come and hang out with lions, be inspired by Asian elephants and then come back again to explore our new and exciting exhibits, seasonal events and meet the new animal babies who join the zoo every year.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) is a premier source of informal education in science, culture and natural history, as well as a leader in scientific research in the fields of anthropology, earth sciences, health sciences, paleontology, space sciences and zoology. In addition to its permanent exhibitions and historic diorama halls, DMNS offers temporary exhibitions, IMAX films and planetarium shows.

One of the largest children's museums in the country, the Miami Children's Museum is designed for and about children. The 56,500-square-foot facility was built to represent the elements of earth, wind, water and fire. Visitors can explore interactive learning experiences that fuse arts, culture, community and communication.

This unique tropical zoo houses 560 animals from around the world within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. There are shady paths, a colorful carousel, an interactive water fountain, Nature Play Pavilion, a full-service restaurant, and opportunities to talk with zookeepers and watch animal trainings and feedings

This West Palm Beach institution is internationally known for its permanent collection of more than 7,000 works, including American, Chinese, Contemporary and European art, as well as photography. The Museum presents special exhibitions, programs and events throughout the year. Please note: The Norton is closed for construction and re-opens February 9, 2019.

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta. The Museum features bright, creative, hands-on exhibits designed to promote inventive problem solving, creative thinking, and artistic expression. Our daily programs allow guests to experience world cultures, performing arts, literacy, and health and wellness.

Step into a world where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come. A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the strides of America’s greatest minds while fully immersing yourself in their stories. Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by taking a seat. Play pilot as you explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers' achievements. Make yourself at home inside Buckminster Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House. Put yourself in the place of the movers and shakers who blazed the trail to where we stand today. And in doing so, discover your own path.

Open year-round, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is home to the largest tropical conservatory in the state of Michigan, indoor and outdoor gardens, nature trails, sculpture galleries and a permanent sculpture collection. Meijer Garden’s dual mission of sculpture and horticulture shines through our beautiful gardens and sculpture collection including works by Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Andy Goldsworthy and more. Visit the stunning, 8-acre Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, beautiful in all four seasons with contemporary sculptures, waterfalls, bonsai trees and a Zen-style garden. Visit during March and April to experience the magnificence of thousands of butterflies flying freely in our tropical conservatory during the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition, the largest temporary butterfly exhibition in the nation. Winter is a great time to see our annual Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition, where cultural traditions from around the world are celebrated in 46 trees and displays, including the ever-popular Railway Garden. We invite you to explore our gardens and interior spaces to stimulate your senses and share a cultural experience that is always growing, always beautiful, always new.

This world-renowned museum serves as a field guide to the entire planet and presents a panorama of the world's cultures. Spend the day exploring 45 permanent exhibitions halls, including those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions.

The New York Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark, as well as an iconinc living museum, a major educational institution and a renowned plant research and conservation organization. One of the world's greatest collection of flora, the Garden offers 250 acres of extraordinary natural beauty as well as seasonal exhibitions.

Explore, play and create. The Long Island Children's Museum is home to 14 hands-on interactive exhibit galleries, a 140-seat live theater and four classroom-size learning studios. The Museum is a community resource for all families with daily activities that provide hours of discover for children of all ages.

The New Museum's mission is simply "New Art, New Ideas."  Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker with a bold vision of presenting contemporary culture in a critical and scholarly context, the New Museum has been a leader among contemporary art museums for more than 40 years, and is among the most respected internationally for its risk-taking curatorial program. The New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information and documentation about living artists from around the world, focusing on emerging and under-recognized voices, and providing a platform for the artists who are defining our cultural moment.

The Exploratorium is a playful learning laboratory where anyone can explore the world through science, art and human perception. You'll discover tools and experiences to encourage exploration: hundreds of explore-for-yourself exhibits, film screenings, evening events for adults and much more.

In 2016, SFMOMA unveiled a new building with a 10-story expansion of the original building, enabling the Museum to display more of its outstanding holdings of modern and contemporary art. Visitors can also appreciate works of architecture, design and photography, as well as breathtaking city views from outdoor gardens and terraces.

The Asian Art Museum is home to a world-renowned collection of more than 18,000 art treasures throughout Asia spanning 6,000 years of history. The Museum presents free gallery tours and educational programs including performances, storytelling for kids, hands-on activities, lectures and more.

The Cleveland Museum of Art offers dynamic experiences that illuminate the power and enduring relevance of art in today’s global society. Located in the Wade Park District in the University Circle neighborhood, the museum builds, preserves, studies and shares its outstanding collections of art from all periods and parts of the world, generating new scholarship and understanding, while serving as a social and intellectual hub for its community.

Located in Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg is much more than a traditional art museum with pretty pictures and impressive sculptures. It tells the stories of the peoples of North America in all their diversity and complexity. It’s a place for historical context, artistic expression, new ideas and individual perspectives. Here, visitors immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of the West and Native America and experience these amazing American stories.

Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring scientific inquiry and discovery, serving families and school groups in the Puget Sound region, as well as visitors from around the world. The Center's six acres of hands-on exhibits encourage guests to experiment, test hypotheses, explore variables and experience science in action.

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has been the center for visual arts in the Pacific Northwest since 1933. Three dynamic locations – SAM downtown, Asian Art Museum (under renovation) and Olympic Sculpture Park – celebrate SAM's mission to connect art to life with collections, special exhibitions and programs featuring art from around the world.

For hands-on science education that delights, challenges and encourages kids, head to the Discovery Cube in Los Angeles. Part of the Discovery Science Foundation, the Discovery Cube LA seeks to inspire and education young minds through engaging science-based programs, while creating a meaningful impact on communities.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) is a unique indoor/outdoor destination where history and science intersect. The Museum contains one of the world's most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history – from meteorites 4.5 million years old to new species discovered by NHMLA scientists.

See your favorite animals and discover the wonder of conservation in action. The San Diego Zoo is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals from at least 650 species and subspecies. Immerse yourself in adventure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park where you’ll discover herds of giraffes, crashes of rhinos, and flocks of exotic birds roaming in natural field habitats.

Rev up your curiosity and shift your brain into overdrive at the Perot Museum, where you can race against a virtual T-Rex, touch a tornado or control your own robot. Future scientists, mathematicians and engineers will find inspiration and enlightenment through 11 permanent exhibit halls, a children's museum, a traveling exhibition hall and more.

Founded in 1909, the Houston Museum of Natural Science has grown to become one of the highest-attended museums in the U.S. With four floors of dynamic permanent exhibit halls, the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, the Burke Baker Planetarium and world-class touring exhibitions, HMNS makes every trip an adventure.