Museum Day for a Cost Effective Responsible Vacation

Responsible vacations don't have to be expensive vacations. Discounts and promotions help to alleviate the mental shock often experienced when the bill comes for a group on a responsible vacation. One particular discount will allow for a fun and educational experience for everyone. Next Saturday, September 25, is National Museum Day. The Smithsonian has declared this day as a day for free admission to over 1,000 museums across the country, including environmental museums. There is no better time to venture out to environmental museums for an environmentally conscious, responsible vacation adventure.

San Mateo, California is home to the Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education. The purpose of this museum is to educate and encourage visitors to take care of the Earth through informative and interactive exhibits. In addition to exhibits, this museum cares for 50 native, non- releasable animals. If self- education is your best learning style, take a stroll through the beautiful gardens on site. There are informational cards about the vegetation in the garden, allowing for a peaceful responsible vacation experience.

The Denver Botanic Gardens is revered as one of the best botanic gardens in the country. What makes this leader in water conservation practice even more special is that it is located in the heart of the city. Environmental conservation is often thought to be something to be address in rural America, but Denver Botanic Gardens shows that achieving environmental conservation in an urban setting can be a beautiful thing. Every responsible vacation can use a dose of natural beauty, and Denver Botanic Garden has plenty of beauty to go around. In addition to the 23 acres of well- preserved nature, educational programs are offered to enlighten visitors about the importance of water conservation. Be sure to visit Denver Botanic Gardens for a rewarding Museum Day experience.

Another noteworthy environmental museum is the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Environmental Education Center. In addition to state-of-the-art aquariums and tide pools, this environmental museum also has an active element. The museum sits on the 28- acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge and has a number of bike trails and walking trails to choose from. Not only are visitors able to learn more about aquatic nature, but they are also able to exercise in nature for, quite possibly, the most relaxing workout available.

Last year's Museum Day brought a record 300,000 visitors nationwide. This year, the Smithsonian is hoping to exceed that number. Museums like Denver Botanic Gardens, Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education, as well as the many other environmental museums provide a well- organized and exciting platform to delight and inform guests. Simply visit the Smithsonian's website to print off a Museum Day Ticket (good for the admission of 2 people) and prepare for a fun and affordable responsible vacation.

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