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Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

Whether you're inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

Henry the elephant in the National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

National Postal Museum
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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

Venture off the National Mall to these knowledge centers for a uniqu...

Inside National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

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Grab A Seat: Washington, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

Grandfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Mural by Aniekan Udofia
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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

A couple looks at a colorful painting at the Phillips Collection.
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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

Whether during Pride or year-round, visitors and locals can embrace ...

National Gallery of Art East Building - Museum on the National Mall - Washington, DC
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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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The Best City to Visit in 2026

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George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.

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Dupont Circle

Woodrow Wilson House

Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Downtown

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Wesley Heights

The Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum is a DC art museum focused on Impressionism, early Modernism, and Contemporary sculpture.

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Museum of the Bible

Experience the Bible like never before at one of Washington, DC's premier museums

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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National Mall

National Archives Museum

Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.

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Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres.

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Dupont Circle

The Phillips Collection

Encounter superb works of modern art in an intimate setting at The Phillips Collection, an internationally recognized museum in Washington's vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood.

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Dupont Circle

The Keegan Theatre

The Keegan Theatre a unique meeting space just steps away from Dupont Circle.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

An innovator in the development of new plays earning a reputation for staying plugged in to the mad temper of the times (New York Times).

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Concert on the Avenue - Navy Band Jazz Ensemble

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Downtown

National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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Foggy Bottom

Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical

Now - Aug 02, 2026

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Pippin

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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What Became of Us

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Jul 22, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jul 22, 2026 - Jun 13, 2027

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Pippin

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Beetlejuice - The Musical

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Logan Circle

Escape with Washington Improv Theater

Jul 24, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 16, 2028

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Virginia

New Squid on the Block: Barefoot Puppet Theatre

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue w/ the U.S. Navy Band

Jul 28, 2026

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Virginia

Dinosaur Hunter Safari!

Jul 29, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026

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Virginia

Maryland Youth Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026

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Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Silver Spring

Aug 01, 2026 - Jul 01, 2028

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue w/ the U.S. Navy Band

Aug 04, 2026

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