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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

This free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall tells the story of...

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in the red, white and blue at this impressive free ...

Free Things to Do: African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Fascinating Black history and culture awaits in DC, from the Smithso...

3 Days of African American History & Heritage in Washington, DC

Experience African American history, culture and entertainment in Wa...


National Mall

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ...

Located between 14th St. and Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW (formerly 15th St

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Downtown

U.S. Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial

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Van Ness

Embassy of Austria

The Austrian Cultural Forum Washington (ACFDC) serves as a focal point to promote Austrian culture and art in the Washington DC metro area

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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

Folger Shakespeare Library

Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Building Museum

The National Building Museum is America's leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment.

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Virginia

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Find Inspiration at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

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Dupont Circle

Anderson House–The American Revolution I...

Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel

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