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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...

National Museum of African American History and Culture and Monument Thumbnail Image
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Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Sm...

@washingtondcua - Tour guide with group in Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Free museum in Washington, DC
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Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in the red, white and blue at this impressive free ...

Free African American History and Culture Experiences in Washington, DC - Contemplative Court inside the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Free Things to Do: African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Fascinating African American history and culture awaits in DC, from ...

MLK Jr. Memorial
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3 Days of African American History & Heritage in Washington, DC

Experience African American history, culture and entertainment in Wa...

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Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery Tours

Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is devoted to the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

The Museum is closed to support the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

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

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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Embassy Row

Embassy of Costa Rica

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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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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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DC Metro Area

Capitol Entertainment Services, Inc.

The Washington, DC Driving/Walking Tour App is a GPS tour guide that automatically plays the tour site audio as you drive or walk pass the tour site using a smart phone.

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DC Metro Area

Mexican Cultural Institute

The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. is committed to enriching the relationship between Mexico and the United States by sharing Mexico's vibrant cultural past and present with the local community

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National Mall

Art Museum of the Americas, Organization...

The oldest museum of modern and contemporary Latin American and Caribbean art in the United States

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