Libraries and museums are my favorite places.
Mine too. That's where you can learn a lot, especially of the past and those who don't know the past, tend to repeat the same mistake they say :)
Yeah, there are places where the entry is free, other museums are charging a fee, but luckily it's still not what you would pay in Paris or Vienna for example.
$2 may be nothing for some and a fortune for others, so I don't know how much it means to you. I pay more than $2 here :)
And I agree, posting about your experience is like taking the others to a tour. I'm glad you were able to visit the museum.