A Digital Passport Experience to Celebrate the Nation’s Semiquincentennial in the Capital
Experience the story of America where it continues to be written. The There's Only One DC250 Digital Passport invites you to explore 20+ iconic museums, landmarks and cultural attractions across Washington, DC as the nation commemorates its 250th birthday through 2026.
From world-renowned institutions and historic sites to uniquely DC experiences, each stop offers a new perspective on the people, ideas and moments that have shaped the country. Check in along the way to unlock exclusive DC250 prizes and discover special exhibitions, events and programming created for this milestone celebration.
See all participating locations below.
Prizes include:
5 check-ins → DC250 sticker
10 check-ins → DC250 tote bag
15 check-ins → DC250 T-shirt
Eligible places to check in when using this pass:
Anacostia Community Museum
DAR Museum
Folger Shakespeare Library
International Spy Museum
Library of Congress
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
National Air and Space Museum
National Archives
National Building Museum
National Gallery of Art
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
National Mall
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of American History
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Portrait Gallery
O Museum in The Mansion
Renwick Gallery
Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building
Smithsonian Castle
The People’s House: A White House Experience
The Wharf DC
Tudor Place
United States Botanic Garden
Learn more about everything you can do in DC during America's 250th.