Marie Watt (Seneca), In the Garden (Corn, Beans, and Squash) (detail). 2003. Reclaimed wool blankets, satin bindings, thread. 26/5807. Photo by Ernest Amoroso, NMAI.

Living in and around our nation’s capital, we always have our pick of numerous free museums. So it’s slightly hard to get too excited for Museum Day, which offers free admission to participating museums all across the country. But this September 25, you too can partake in Museum Day and take advantage of free admission to area museums that normally charge for admission. The Woodrow Wilson House, the National Geographic Museum and the National Museum of Crime and Punishment are a select few which you can enter for free, by just printing out a Museum Day ticket to participate. For a full list of participating area museums, consult the map here.

>> Speaking of the National Geographic Museum: go see some colorful reptiles in Geckos: Tails to Toepads, opening September 24. Fifteen different species will be on display to the delight of biologists and reptilian fans alike. $7.

>> A Revolution in Wood: The Bresler Collection opens at the Renwick Gallery, September 24. This newly donated collection showcases the increasing sophistication of the craft of wood turning.

>> At the American Indian Museum, Vantage Point: The Contemporary Native Art Collection showcases the the concerns and experiences of Native people in the current day in 25 contemporary works. The collection addresses memory, history, and the significance of place for Native communities and opens September 25.

>> Only two more weeks before the Hirshhorn closes Yves Klein: With the Void, Full Powers. So hurry and don’t miss out on this exemplary retrospective of this artist’s short career. Closes September 12.