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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

Discover top family-friendly museums, hands-on exhibits and kid-appr...

National Postal 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...

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

Book your next vacation to the nation’s capital and visit these only...

Pedestrians cross the street outside the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
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Free Things to Do: Museums in Washington, DC

Find out why DC is the capital of free museums, from world-famous in...

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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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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Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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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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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal 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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Downtown

National Children's Museum

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

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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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DC Metro Area

Smithsonian Craft Show

Smithsonian Craft Show

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Dupont Circle

Anderson House–The American Revolution I...

Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel

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Downtown

U.S. Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Sixth & I

Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC.

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Virginia

Arlington House

Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm

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National Mall

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Plan your Smithsonian visit

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Foggy Bottom

National Museum of American Diplomacy

The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.

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