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Anyone in DC can tap into the city’s creative heartbeat, you just need to know where to look.

Whether you become inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods with bustling shops and cafes, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. Subscribe to a podcast that’s recorded live from your hotel. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st century art experience to the nation's capital.

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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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Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

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

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Mus...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

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National Mall

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

The National Museum of Asian Art is dedicated to advancing public knowledge about the arts and cultures of Asia through exhibitions, publications, research and education.

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Downtown

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Of the nation and for all the people.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

An innovator in the development of new plays earning a reputation for staying plugged in to the mad temper of the times (New York Times).

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Dupont Circle

O Museum In The Mansion

With over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors, O Museum in The Mansion is one of the most unique experiences in the world.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Building Museum

The National Building Museum is America's leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment.

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Southwest & The Wharf

The Anthem

The Anthem

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Shaw

SOST

Sost provides a versatile venue in DC’s historic Shaw neighborhood, rooted in the music, culture, and creativity of the Black and African Diaspora.

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Grab A Seat: Washington, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

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Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit

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Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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Essex Hemphill: Take care of your blessings

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Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

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Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World

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In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

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Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

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LGBTJews in the Federal City

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Happy Hour at Residents

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A Wrinkle in Time

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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Logan Circle

Logan Circle Walking Tour

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STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

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Duel Reality

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Guided Tour of the Missing Soldiers Office

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STC Academy: King John

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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Dupont Circle

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Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhibit

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U Street

U Streets Jazzed Up Cocktail Tour

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