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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Now - December 2, 2022 • Starting: 01:30 PM Gallery Tours
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Now - December 23, 2020 • From: 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM 2020 Downtown Holiday Market
Now - December 31, 2021 • Times Vary RECLAMATION: Recipes, Remedies, and Rituals
Now - December 3, 2022 • From: 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM 'Americans'
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
12 Ways to Enjoy Labor Day in Washington, DC

We’re taking the work out of making your Labor Day weekend plans. Close out your summer in Washington, DC with the best...

Family boating on the Potomac River near the Kennedy Center - The best activities and things to do in Washington, DC