Participating museums nationwide will offer free admission on September 17, 2022 with a downloadable Museum Day ticket
WALESKA, Ga. - The Funk Heritage Center at Reinhardt University is one of the museums in Georgia participating in the
Smithsonian magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day on Sept. 17. On Museum Day, participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to guests who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows museums, zoos and cultural centers from all 50 states to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day.
Museum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors—it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public, particularly school-aged children and those in underrepresented communities. It represents a national commitment to access, equity and inclusion. This year’s theme, The American Experience, shines a spotlight on wonderful arts, culture, sciences, innovation and history exhibits across the country.
“We are so thrilled to be able to bring Museum Day to the public for the 18th year and to once again be able to highlight many of the museums and cultural institutions that make America so special,” said Amy Wilkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Smithsonian Media. “Through the support of our incredible sponsors, The Quaker Oats Company and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, we are able to enhance this initiative and continue to foster a sense of boundless curiosity for knowledge and culture across the country.”
On Museum Day, the Funk Heritage Center will be open regular hours, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In addition to the museum, the Appalachian settlement will be open for guests showcasing a variety of demonstrations. The Appalachian settlement is designed to interpret the pioneer experience and includes two log cabins, a blacksmith shop, and other nineteenth century farm buildings that have been moved from their original locations in the area.
Those wishing to attend and participate in Museum Day 2022 can visit
Smithsonianmag.com/museumday to learn more and download a Museum Day ticket beginning on. Each ticket grants the ticket holder and one guest free access to any participating museum on September 17, 2022. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums, which will be continually updated, can be found at
Smithsonianmag.com/museumday/search.
For more information, please visit
smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
About Smithsonian Media
Smithsonian Media comprises its flagship publication, Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Books, and the Smithsonian Media Digital Network. In addition, Smithsonian Media oversees the Smithsonian Institution’s interest in the Smithsonian Channel, a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institution and CBS/Showtime. Smithsonian Media is a division of Smithsonian Enterprises, the revenue-generating business unit of the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum and research complex consisting of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. Approximately 30 million people from around the world visit the museums annually. (
smithsonian.com /
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About Reinhardt University
Founded in 1883, Reinhardt University is a private, comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts. Reinhardt offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs online and on campus, including business, education, music, theater, and nursing. Reinhardt’s 525-acre campus is ideally located in Waleska in the heart of Georgia’s high country and nearby the great international city of Atlanta. For more information, please contact Reinhardt at (770) 720-5600 or see
Reinhardt.edu.
Participating museums nationwide will offer free admission on September 17, 2022 with a downloadable Museum Day ticket