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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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25+ 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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National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is Now Open!

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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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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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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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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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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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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Ivy City

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

Throwing Libations In A Modern Lodge Setting.

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Virginia

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Find Inspiration at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Warner Theatre

The Warner is host to a variety of televised events, award shows, conferences, film screenings and unique dinners on stage.

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Virginia

National Air and Space Museum Steven F. ...

Fly High at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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The Notebook

Aug 18, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

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The Notebook - The Musical

Aug 18, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

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American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Virginia

Respect: Aretha Franklin

Now - Aug 30, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue - U.S. Navy Band Cruisers

Aug 18, 2026

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Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Now - Aug 23, 2026

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Dupont Circle

Gruesome Playground Injuries

Now - Sep 06, 2026

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Josh Groban

Aug 22, 2026

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Now - Aug 13, 2028

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Virginia

Merrily We Roll Along

Aug 25, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue - U.S. Navy Concert Band (Wind Ensemble)

Aug 25, 2026

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Virginia

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert

Aug 27, 2026

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Maryland

The Magic Duel Live Shows in Bethesda, MD

Aug 29, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue - Sea Chanters

Sep 01, 2026

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Downtown

2026 DC Festival of Magic - The Magic of Puck

Sep 04, 2026

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Virginia

Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the National Symphony Orchestra

Sep 04, 2026

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Southwest & The Wharf

Prince Caspian Live onstage

Sep 04, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

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Downtown

2026 DC Festival of Magic - Magician Ben Barnes

Sep 05, 2026

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