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Whether you're inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. 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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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

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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.

Henry the elephant in the National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

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...

Inside National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

Warner Theater Performance
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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

Grandfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Mural by Aniekan Udofia
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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...

A couple looks at a colorful painting at the Phillips Collection.
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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

Whether during Pride or year-round, visitors and locals can embrace ...

National Gallery of Art East Building - Museum on the National Mall - Washington, DC
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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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The Best City to Visit in 2026

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National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.

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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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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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National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's 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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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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National Mall

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden ...

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

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Logan Circle

Washington Improv Theater

An interactive, laughter-filled session from Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is the perfect addition to your next event!

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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

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Mus...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

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National Mall

National Museum of African American Hist...

A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.

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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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Downtown

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Ameri...

Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Tawny Chatmon

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SPY Community Night: Ward 006

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Inherit the Wind

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The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

Mar 07, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

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American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Guided Tour of the Missing Soldiers Office

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Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

Mar 07, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Mar 07, 2026 - Mar 05, 2028

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America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Chez Joey

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The American Story

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

On Beckett

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Capitol Hill

Julius X

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Un/Bound Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Giselle

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State Fairs: Growing American Craft

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Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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National Mall

Historic carousel will reopen to the public

Now - Mar 06, 2028

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Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Architecture Walking Tour

Now - Mar 04, 2028

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Magic Duel in Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Mar 07, 2026

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