Skip to main content
Meetings
search search search search search search
search
Home

History & Heritage

Explore historic things to do in Washington, DC

Neighborhood
Amenities
Reset

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

Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Sm...

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

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

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

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

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

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


Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Sixth & I

Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC.

VIEW DETAILS

Georgetown

Dumbarton House

Explore life in the early days of the republic at this fine 1799 house in Georgetown!

VIEW DETAILS

Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

Due to construction, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will be temporarily closed as we reimagine our Base Camp experience.

VIEW DETAILS

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

VIEW DETAILS

Capitol Hill

Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memori...

Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memorial) feature..

VIEW DETAILS

Capitol Hill

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

Hill Center aims to broaden the horizons of all who enter by providing high-quality arts, education, and cultural programs to engage more fully in the life of our city.

VIEW DETAILS

Logan Circle

Goethe-Institut Washington

The cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC

VIEW DETAILS

Cleveland Park

Cultural Office, Embassy of the People's...

As one of the world's oldest civilizations originating five thousand years ago, Chinese culture is rich and diverse and has a profound influence on the world today

VIEW DETAILS
Partner Content