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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 Children's Museum

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Kid-Friendly Attractions & Interactive Museums in Washington, DC

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National Postal Museum

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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

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National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall with Washington Monument

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The Capital of Free Museums

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Pedestrians cross the street outside the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

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Free Things to Do: Museums in Washington, DC

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Smithsonian Castle

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Can’t-Miss Free Museums on the National Mall

The best way to do Washington, DC? For free, thanks to these no-admi...

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's 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 Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Virginia

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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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.

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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

U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center

The Capitol Visitor Center is the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol and is located below the East Front plaza of the Capitol between Constitution and Independence Avenues.

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Downtown

U.S. Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial

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National Mall

National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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Downtown

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Ameri...

Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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Downtown

National Environmental Museum and Educat...

National Environmental Museum and Education Center

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Southwest & The Wharf

Museum of the Bible

Experience the Bible like never before at one of Washington, DC's premier museums

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