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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

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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

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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

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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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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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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

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

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Virginia

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 Children's Museum

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

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National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration recently opened

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National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration recently opened

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Virginia

National Museum of the United States Arm...

The National Museum of the United States Army

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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

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

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Dupont Circle

Egyptian Cultural and Education Center

Egyptian Cultural and Education Center

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Anacostia

Frederick Douglass National Historic Sit...

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

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Petworth

President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!

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Capitol Hill

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

Hill Center aims to broaden the horizons of all who enter by providing high-quality arts, education, and cultural programs to engage more fully in the life of our city.

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U Street

9:30 Club

Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro stop

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National Mall

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Natural History

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Meki's Tamure Arts Group

Now - Jul 08, 2026

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Pippin

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Beetlejuice - The Musical

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Now - Aug 23, 2026

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra

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Downtown

Beetlejuice

Now - Jul 19, 2026

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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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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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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Virginia

Rhythmaya Dance: Bollywood Beats

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Dupont Circle

The Play That Goes Wrong

Now - Jul 12, 2026

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A.R. Rahman with the National Symphony Orchestra

Jul 10, 2026

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Southwest & The Wharf

“A General’s Prayer”

Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

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Virginia

Ricitos and the Three Bears: A Bilingual Goldilocks Musical

Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

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Logan Circle

Escape with Washington Improv Theater

Jul 10, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026

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Maryland

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jul 11, 2026 - Jun 13, 2027

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 02, 2028

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