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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 Children's Museum

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Kid-Friendly Attractions & Interactive Museums in Washington, DC

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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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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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Pedestrians cross the street outside the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

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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...

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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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Downtown

National Children's Museum

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

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.

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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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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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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community 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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National Mall

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art...

The National Museum of Asian Art is dedicated to advancing public knowledge about the arts and cultures of Asia through exhibitions, publications, research and education.

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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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National Mall

Smithsonian Castle

Smithsonian Castle

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Virginia

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Find Inspiration at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

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National Mall

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden ...

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Mus...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

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National Mall

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Plan your Smithsonian visit

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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