Gifted Atlanta

Museum Day returns on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine, this annual event provides free admission to participating museums across the country.

In the Atlanta area, you can visit the High Museum, the Center for Puppetry Arts, the Museum of Design Atlanta, the APEX Museum, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, or the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum.

Beyond the metro area, there are a number of other museums taking part.

Three things you need to know:

1) You can’t just show up at the door and expect to walk in. You have to sign up for tickets before you go.

2) There is a limit of two free admissions per household.

3) This is a popular event. Be prepared to stand in line.