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Georgetown
Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Virginia
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Dupont Circle
Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.
Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm
National Museum of American History
Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.
Find Inspiration at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
DC Metro Area
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
Plan your Smithsonian visit
Southwest & The Wharf
Experience an interactive mission at the International Spy Museum!
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum