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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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25+ 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

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

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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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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is Now Open!

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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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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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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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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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Downtown

National Children's Museum

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

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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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National Mall

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The 2020 Smithsonian Folklife Festival presentation on the National Mall in Washington, D

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National Mall

National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History

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DC Metro Area

Mexican Cultural Institute

The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. is committed to enriching the relationship between Mexico and the United States by sharing Mexico's vibrant cultural past and present with the local community

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Petworth

President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!

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National Mall

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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Virginia

Airbus IMAX Theater

Airbus IMAX Theater

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Capitol Hill

U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center

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.

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