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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...

Children at National Building Museum
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Kid-Friendly Attractions & Interactive Museums in Washington, DC

Explore the best of kid-friendly DC with these museums and attractio...

Planet Word 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...

Free museum experiences in Washington, DC - Family at the National Gallery of Art East Building on the National Mall
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Free Things to Do: Museums in Washington, DC

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Smithsonian Castle
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Can’t-Miss Free Museums on the National Mall

The best way to do Washington, DC? For free, thanks to these no-admi...

National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall with Washington Monument
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The Capital of Free Museums

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

National Children's Museum

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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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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

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

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Southwest & The Wharf

International Spy Museum

Experience an interactive mission at the International Spy Museum!

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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Anacostia

Frederick Douglass National Historic Sit...

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century

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Downtown

U.S. Navy Memorial

Ideally located on Pennsylvania Avenue midway between the White House and the Capitol Building, the United States Navy Memorial is quickly becoming one of Washington’s premier destination locations

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National Mall

National Museum of Natural History

Visit the world’s largest natural history museum. Highlights include the 45

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Downtown

The Octagon

Visit The Octagon, DC's oldest private residence

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National Mall

Discovery Theater

Discovery Theater is your source for live performances that celebrate the rich diversity of our region and our world

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Logan Circle

Old Korean Legation Museum in Washington...

Located on Logan Circle, this museum is a meaningful space that has witnessed major events in both Korean and American history.

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