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Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

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

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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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 ...

Warner Theater Interior
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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...

Warner Theater Performance
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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

Whether during Pride or year-round, visitors and locals can embrace ...

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The Best City to Visit in 2026

Washington, DC shines with can’t-miss events, new exhibits and prais...

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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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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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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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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Southwest & The Wharf

International Spy Museum

Experience an interactive mission at the International Spy Museum!

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Capitol Hill

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

Hill Center aims to broaden the horizons of all who enter by providing high-quality arts, education, and cultural programs to engage more fully in the life of our city.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Hamilton Live

The Hamilton is fast-becoming Washington, DC's new favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining.

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Foggy Bottom

Shear Madness

Shrieks of Laughter, Night After Night at Shear Madness

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Shaw

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Stunningly furnished venue with outdoor patio, a max capacity of up to 300 guests, located directly across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Options for live entertainment, full bar service, and catering.

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Brookland

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in...

Experience the Holy Land in DC! Dedicated in 1898, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is one of our city's most beautiful destinations.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Mall to Monuments 5k Running Tour

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Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit

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Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

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Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600–1750

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Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World

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Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

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Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hispanic Heritage Month - 25th Anniversary Tasting Menu

Now - Oct 15, 2025

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Cuba Libre's District Deal and "Secret Menu"

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LGBTJews in the Federal City

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Capitol Hill

Julius X

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National Mall

Special Exhibitions and Installations

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Strategic Love Play

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Southwest & The Wharf

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Now - Oct 19, 2025

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Dupont Circle

Secret Beer Gardens

Now - Oct 22, 2025

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Anacostia

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters

Now - Feb 19, 2026

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National Mall

Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour

Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 14, 2027

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Downtown

NMWA Nights - October

Oct 15, 2025

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