Explore historic things to do in Washington, DC
History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...
This free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall tells the story of...
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Fascinating Black history and culture awaits in DC, from the Smithso...
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Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation.
Georgetown
Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Cleveland Park
Brodhead-Bell-Morton Mansion
NoMa & Union Market
For nearly 100 years, Union Station has been the gateway to the nation's capital.
The 2020 Smithsonian Folklife Festival presentation on the National Mall in Washington, D
This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia
The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Learn about local Washington, DC history!
Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century