Smithsonian Magazine is sponsoring a special Women’s History Month edition of Museum Day Live! with free admission to select museums.

On Saturday, March 12  you and a friend can get free admission passes to one of hundreds of participating museums located across the country. All you need to do is find a participating museum near you.  Then sign up and print your tickets in advance and enjoy your free admission. Just be prepared – some museums may charge parking fees or have a separate admission charge for special exhibits.

This Museum Day Live! promotion is only available on March 12, 2016, and you can only receive free admission for two people per household.

Discounted and free admission days like these are a great way to try out a new activity with your family.  If your family loves their time there and feels it is too short, you can often buy year-long family passes that take the sting out of admission fees.  You can also ask about other discounted days offered throughout the year, or consider giving a membership as a gift.