9 Valley museums will have free admission on Sept. 23

Smithsonian magazine is hosting Museum Day Live! Sept. 23, offering free entry to more than 1,000 museums, cultural spaces and zoos across the U.S.

What you need to know

You must register online first. Enter your name, email address, and the place you want to visit.

Print your ticket to be safe. Some museums or zoos allow you to show your ticket on your smartphone or tablet, but others will require a printed ticket.

This ticket provides general admission to the ticket holder and one guest. Other family members will have to pay full admission.

You can download one ticket per email address.

Here's a list of some of the participating museums in the Phoenix area. Hours listed are for Sept. 23.

Arizona Capitol Museum

Learn about the cultural, political and social history of Arizona through hands-on activities, artifacts and exhibits.

Details: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1700 W. Washington St, Phoenix. 602-926-3620, azlibrary.gov/azcm.

Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum

Military aviation history is on display at this home of World War II-era planes and other historic aircraft. The only combat aviation museum in the Phoenix area features a working hangar and a chance to get up close and personal with biplanes, bombers and cargo planes.

Details: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa. 480-924-1940, azcaf.org.

Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square

The Rosson House is Phoenix's famous Queen Anne-style Victorian-era home. Tourgoers can explore the restored house and get a taste of what life in Phoenix was like during the early 1900s.

Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours every hour, on the hour until 3 p.m.113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix. 602-262-5070, heritagesquarephx.org/visit/the-rosson-house.

Pueblo Grande Museum

This museum, which opened in 1929, focuses on the archaeological and cultural history of Arizona, specializing in the history and life of the Hohokam people who called the Valley home from A.D. 450 to 1450.

Details: 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 602-495-0901, phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/pueblo-grande.

Halle Heart Children's Museum

The American Heart Association's facility teaches kids about cardiovascular health, eating well, being active and saying no to tobacco through fun programs and exhibits.

Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe. 602-414-2800, halleheartchildrensmuseum.org.

Desert Botanical Garden

Guests can discover the wondrous variety of desert flora through walking trails and exhibits. The DBG also incorporates temporary art installations in concert with the plants and wildlife.

Details: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 480-941-1225, dbg.org.

ASU Art Museum

Located on the Tempe campus of ASU, the Nelson Fine Arts Center facility features three floors of rotating exhibits. The museum has been praised for its commitment to showcasing modern art in Arizona.

Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 51 E. 10th St., Tempe. 480-965-2787, asuartmuseum.asu.edu.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

SMoCA puts a spotlight on contemporary art, architecture and design. The museum also hosts film screenings, family-friendly events and lectures.

Details: Noon-9 p.m. 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-874-4666, smoca.org.

i.d.e.a. Museum

The letters in the name stand for "imagination," "design," "experience" and "art." Science, engineering and art combine in hands-on activities to teach children in fun ways.

Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa. 480-644-2468, ideamuseum.org.

Arizona Museum of Natural History

Guests can learn about the natural, topographic and cultural history of the landscape of the Southwest. Don't miss Dinosaur Mountain and the Paleo Dig Pit.

Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 53 N Macdonald, Mesa. 480-644-2230, arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org.

More information

Find more information, and the full list of participating museums, here.