Thank you for making Museum Day 2009 such a huge success! Please check back for information on Museum Day 2010.
Until then, check out our participating museums and upcoming events on our Twitter page.
Founded in 1961, the museum is the foremost institution devoted to the collection, exhibition, study, and preservation of folk art. Innovative exhibitions, educational programs, and scholarly publications explore the nation's diverse cultural heritage and related global expressions The museum is home to a preeminent collection of folk art dating from the 18th century to the present.
Museums and cultural venues participate in Museum Day voluntarily. Smithsonian magazine encourages museum visitation, but is not responsible for individual museum content or participation.

