Winston-Salem, N.C. –

Old Salem Museums & Gardens has teamed up with Smithsonian Magazine to offer free admission to the historic museums on Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of the magazine's nationwide Museum Day event.

Visitors can fill out a form online at http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday to receive their admission card, which is good for free general admission to Old Salem for two people. An All-in-One ticket to Old Salem Museums & Gardens is usually $21 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-16.

Hundreds of museums and cultural attractions throughout the country are participating in the event.

"We are thrilled to participate in an event that recognizes the importance of museums as an educational resource for the community," said Lee French, President and CEO. "It's very rewarding to be able to offer this rare opportunity for free admission and give cash-strapped families an economical way to enjoy everything Old Salem has to offer ."

For more information, call the Visitor Center at 336-721-7350.

About Old Salem

Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America's most comprehensive history attractions. Its three museums — the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and The Toy Museum at Old Salem — engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South.  The Old Salem Visitor Center is located at 900 Old Salem Road.  The Web site address is www.oldsalem.org.