Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Explore the Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Julia Child’s kitchen at Washington’s free Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Explore the Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Julia Child’s kitchen at Washington’s free Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Explore dinosaurs, the Hope Diamond, human origins and ocean life at Washington’s free Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the Mall.
Free Smithsonian zoo in Woodley Park with Elephant Trails, Amazonia and the restored Bird House; timed entry passes are required daily.
Explore Washington’s free National Postal Museum beside Union Station, with mail planes, Owney the railway dog, and the famous Inverted Jenny stamp.
See the Wright Flyer, Apollo 11’s Columbia capsule and Spirit of St. Louis at this free, timed-entry Smithsonian museum on the National…
A charming townhome venue showcasing an exquisite collection of post-Impressionist and modern art.
Explore The Yards in Washington, DC: a free Anacostia waterfront park with a sculptural bridge, seasonal water play, lawns, and Navy Yard…
Explore Tudor Place in Georgetown: an 1816 house, Washington family collections, guided tours, and 5½ acres of gardens, with practical visitor tips.
Explore Washington's free United States Botanic Garden, with tropical plants, orchids, a canopy walk, and outdoor gardens near the U.S. Capitol.
Tour the United States Capitol in Washington, DC: see the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, and free exhibitions, with booking, Metro, and accessibility tips.
Explore Washington's United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: three-floor Holocaust history, the Hall of Remembrance, free admission and timed tickets.
Explore Washington’s free National Arboretum: Capitol Columns, historic bonsai, woodland gardens, parking tips, and practical routes across 446 acres.
Visit Washington’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial for Maya Lin’s granite wall, 58,318 names, nearby sculptures, free admission, and step-free access.
Explore Washington National Cathedral’s moon-rock window, Gothic architecture, presidential history, and gardens, with practical tips for your visit.
Visit Watermelon House at 1112 Q St NW in Washington, DC: a free outdoor mural with a 2007 origin story, photo tips,…
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