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Anyone in DC can tap into the city’s creative heartbeat, you just need to know where to look.

Whether you become inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods with bustling shops and cafes, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. Subscribe to a podcast that’s recorded live from your hotel. 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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National Children's Museum

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National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is devoted to the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is the home to one of the most significant and most inclusive collections of American art in the world

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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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Columbia Heights

GALA Hispanic Theatre

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Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres.

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ARTECHOUSE

At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st century art experience to the nation's capital.

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Virginia

Signature Theatre

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is DC's positively swanky (The New York Times) home for contemporary musicals and new plays.

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National Mall

Discovery Theater

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National Mall

National Museum of African Art

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Law Enforcement Museum

National Law Enforcement Museum

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National Mall

Art Museum of the Americas, Organization...

The oldest museum of modern and contemporary Latin American and Caribbean art in the United States

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

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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.

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Honor the African American experience at these museums, memorials an...

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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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"SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!" at Ford's Theatre

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Alma Thomas: Everything is Beautiful - A Citywide Celebration

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Zenith Gallery's 45th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration

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Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

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The Peace Trail on the National Mall

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Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

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Dupont Circle

Power of Women Hunt

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This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World

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Decatur House Tours

Mar 20, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023

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Decatur House Tours

Mar 20, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023

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Artist to Artist

Now - Sep 03, 2023

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We Are Made of Stories: Self-Taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection

Now - Mar 26, 2023

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Pacific Overtures

Now - Apr 09, 2023

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Selling Kabul

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The High Ground

Now - Apr 02, 2023

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Specialty Tour: Under One Roof: Living and Working at The Wilson House

Mar 21, 2023 - Mar 18, 2025

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Art Impacts: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future

Mar 21, 2023

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History on Foot: Detective McDevitt

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Mar Profs & Pints: An Intro to the Irish Language

Mar 22, 2023

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Dope and Classy Open Mic

Mar 22, 2023 - Mar 19, 2025

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Boutique hotels, family-friendly hotels, budget-friendly hotels - whatever you're looking for, you'll find it. Explore the hotel options waiting for your arrival.

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