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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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

Kid-Friendly Attractions & Interactive Museums in Washington, DC

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

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The Capital of Free Museums

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Free Things to Do: Museums in Washington, DC

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Can’t-Miss Free Museums on the National Mall

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National Mall

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Natural History

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Woodley Park

Smithsonian's National Zoo and Cons...

Enjoy thousands of exotic animals

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National Mall

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art...

The National Museum of Asian Art is dedicated to advancing public knowledge about the arts and cultures of Asia through exhibitions, publications, research and education.

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Brookland

Basilica of the National Shrine of the I...

The largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

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.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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