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Museumses in Washington D.C.

Explore the best museumses in Washington D.C.. Our curated guide helps you discover top-rated places, local favorites, and hidden gems.

Museumses in Washington D.C.

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10 Museums in Washington D.C.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

4.8(50074)
Washington D.C.

From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

4.8(27573)
Washington D.C.

Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.

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National Gallery of Art
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National Gallery of Art

4.8(17496)
Washington D.C.

Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

4.8(15903)
Washington D.C.

Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.

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National Portrait Gallery
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National Portrait Gallery

4.8(12263)
Washington D.C.

Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.

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Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

4.7(4861)
Washington D.C.

Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Smithsonian American Art Museum

4.8(3312)
Washington D.C.

Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.

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Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
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Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

4.7(2954)
Washington D.C.

Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.

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Planet Word
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Planet Word

4.8(1681)
Washington D.C.

19th-century building home to immersive exhibits & karaoke sessions dedicated to the spoken word.

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National Museum of Women in the Arts
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National Museum of Women in the Arts

4.7(1448)
Washington D.C.

Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.

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Plan Your Trip to Washington D.C.

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