Far from their sometimes musty, dusty reputations, many museums in the U.S. stand on the cutting edge of eco-innovation. Whether it’s behind the scenes (using recycled materials to build exhibits, renovating to LEED standards) or inescapably out front (a whole museum dedicated to wind power), museums are showing visitors the green light. Take our tour — admission is free!

Portrait of an artist as a climate activist
Four years after my pleading essay, climate art is hot
Audio slideshow: Chris Jordan on America’s coal consumption
A tour of green-leaning museums [SLIDESHOW]
Resources and links for the art-hungry
Preview the Royal Academy of Arts exhibit ‘Earth: Art of a Changing World’ [SLIDESHOW]
Climate activism as performance art [SLIDESHOW]
Songs about climate change are not so hot