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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

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

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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 coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.

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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 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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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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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

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

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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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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Southwest & The Wharf

Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible: What's in it will truly surprise you!

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National Mall

National Museum of African Art

Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa

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National Mall

Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumm...

Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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Capitol Hill

U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Cente...

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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National Mall

National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History

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Brookland

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in...

Experience the Holy Land in DC! Dedicated in 1898, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is one of our city's most beautiful destinations.

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National Mall

National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History

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