Free admission to newly updated Virginia Museum of History & Culture Sept. 17

This coming Saturday, Sept.17, 2022, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will offer free admission as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day initiative.

Museums, zoos, and cultural centers from all 50 states participate in this annual day to encourage visitors to take advantage of amazing learning experiences.

A free day of exploration gives visitors a chance to see some of the latest exhibitions at the newly renovated VMHC,

Check out Our Commonwealth, an in-depth, multi-sensory journey through the five major regions of Virginia;
• American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith, a traveling Smithsonian exhibition that examines our government’s founding and the continuing story of America’s bold experiment in a government “of, by, and for the people.”;
• Commonwealth Explorers, an interactive family gallery; and
• Cheers, Virginia!, the museum’s newest exhibit focused on the history of brewing, distilling, and fermenting in Virginia.

Visitors are also encouraged to watch Imagine Virginia, the new immersive orientation film in the museum’s brand new orientation theater. Imagine Virginia explores the natural and socioeconomic forces that converged in Virginia, shaping the Commonwealth’s history and culture. 

Registration through Smithsonian Magazine is required. For more information or to register, visit Smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Each ticket grants the ticket holder and one guest free access to any participating museum, including the VMHC, this coming Saturday, Sept.17, 2022. One registration is permitted per email address.