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Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Dupont Circle
Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.
Georgetown
Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.
The United States Navy Memorial
National Mall
A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story
Plan your Smithsonian visit
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!
Southwest & The Wharf
Rubell Museum DC brings the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital.
The Capitol Visitor Center is the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol and is located below the East Front plaza of the Capitol between Constitution and Independence Avenues.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Smithsonian American Art Museum
