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Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
Virginia
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Dupont Circle
With over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors, O Museum in The Mansion is one of the most unique experiences in the world.
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa
Plan your Smithsonian visit
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.
Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life
Southwest & The Wharf
Rubell Museum DC brings the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital.
Due to construction, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will be temporarily closed as we reimagine our Base Camp experience.
