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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

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

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

Explore modern artworks in this stunningly beautiful free museum on ...

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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...

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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

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The Best City to Visit in 2026

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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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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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Downtown

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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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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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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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Congress Heights

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Cent...

Discover a hidden cultural gem in Washington, D.C.’s historic Southeast corridor.

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National Museum of African Art

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

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Upper Northwest

Zenith Gallery

Zenith Gallery, the premiere source of art in WDC, 45 years, hundreds of artists in a wide range of styles & mediums from monumental to small.

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Southwest & The Wharf

Rubell Museum

Rubell Museum DC brings the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital.

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Have DC's Favorite Comedy Show at Your Next Event

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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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Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour

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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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Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

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American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection

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Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600–1750

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Dupont Circle

Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection

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Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

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The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art

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Historic Blenheim - Tours & History

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U Street

U Streets Jazzed Up Cocktail Tour

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A Magical Holiday Experience in Washington DC

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Willard Nightly Caroling

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The Dinner Detective Washington DC

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Logan Circle

A Very Improv Holiday

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Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Arundel Mills

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Guys and Dolls

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Capitol Hill

Julius X

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Dupont Circle

AN IRISH CAROL

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Mary Day's The Nutcracker

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