National Mall Events

Discover events at these museums, monuments, memorials & more in Washington, DC

Season's Greenings at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Now - January 5, 2020 • 10am - 5pm
The U.S. Botanic Garden gets decked out for the holidays thanks to this annual exhibit.
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Explore the National Mall

There’s nothing like arriving on the National Mall for the very first time. Seeing the majestic monuments, memorials and free world-class museums is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This is where the past, present and future come together.

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Seeing the Washington Monument rise majestically to the sky, surrounded by the stately U.S. Capitol Building at one end and...

Lincoln Memorial Columns and Statue at night
15 Can’t-Miss Free Museums on the National Mall

To go with its monuments and memorials, the National Mall boasts an impressive lineup of free museums. Visitors should take...

Henry the Elephant at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Free museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

What and where is the National Museum of American History? The National Museum of American History is located on...

@washingtondcua - Tour guide with group in Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Free museum in Washington, DC