We hope you're in the mood to learn something. This Sun., Sept. 18, almost three dozen museums in the Austin area will open their doors for free as part of Austin Museum Day.

The event has been taking place since 1998, and is accompanied by several special events. Here are a couple of spots on our to-visit list:

Austin History Center | Kids will enjoy making zines and prints + checking out two new exhibits.
Austin Nature and Science Center | Make bee-themed crafts and peek inside the center's European honey bee hive.
Brush Square Museums | Families can learn how to spin, crochet, and make lace + compete for prizes in word games.
Bullock Texas State History Museum | Explore discovery centers and art + activity stations from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
LBJ Presidential Library | Kids can use instant cameras to play with photography + create memory books.

See the full list here.