AUGUSTA, Maine —  The Maine State Museum in Augusta will join 1,400 participating museums nationwide in opening its doors free of charge for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! on Saturday, Sept. 29, 230 State St.

Participants need only visit the Smithsonian’s website to download a free ticket for two and present it at the Maine State Museum from 10 am. to 4 p.m. on September 29.  

Museum Day Live! fulfills Smithsonian Media’s mission to partner with organizations nationwide to make cultural education accessible to everyone. Last year’s event drew over 350,000 museum-goers across the country and this year’s Museum Day Live! is expected to attract close to 400,000 participants.

For more information check the museum’s website: www.mainestatemuseum.org