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Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Georgetown
Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.
Virginia
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls
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
Southwest & The Wharf
Rubell Museum DC brings the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital.
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
National Mall
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!
Foggy Bottom
The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.
