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Neoclassical memorial dating to 1997. Established in 1997, this neoclassical memorial honors women who have served in the US military.
American & European art in 2 buildings. Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.
Estate with French & Russian treasures. Opulent estate with 18th-century Russian Imperial & French decorative art, 13-acre gardens & cafe.
Art depicting historic American figures. Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.
Interactive displays & language exhibits. 19th-century building home to immersive exhibits & karaoke sessions dedicated to the spoken word.
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits. Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
Renowned collection of natural wonders. From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
Complex with a renowned art collection. Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
Living remembrance of the Holocaust. Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.
Renowned art collection & building. Renowned Asian- & European-focused collection plus exhibits set in a Louis Kahn-designed building.
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery. Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.
Contemporary art in a pastoral setting. Unique museum showing contemporary art in a modern gallery, plus an expansive sculpture garden.
Outdoor ice skating rink with a cafe. Set amid the Sculpture Garden, this outdoor ice skating rink offers a cafe for light fare & drinks.
Intimate setting for modern art. Townhome venue showcasing an exquisite collection of post-Impressionist & modern art.
Space for modern craft & decorative arts. Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.
Over 3,000 works by female artists. Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork. Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.
Impressionist & American art. Art from the 1850s-1970s, with Impressionists & American art.
U.S. mail from the past to the present. Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection. Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.
Bible displays & a replica of Nazareth. Immersive exhibits, including a recreation of Jesus's Nazareth, plus ancient scrolls & rare Bibles.
History of African American soldiers. Museum spotlighting the history of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
Art collection spanning 5,000 years. Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.
Museum of old Texas & the American west. The story of Texas & the American west, from Native American artifacts to modern objects.
Colorful African artwork & gifts shop. Vibrant museum gift shop featuring unique African artwork, home decorations, clothing & jewelry.
Collection of medical specimens. The history of military medicine is detailed in thousands of specimens dating back to the Civil War.
Women's history museum on Capitol Hill. Tours of this landmark on Capitol Hill showcase artifacts from the historic National Woman’s Party.
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe. Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.
Funky space for modern art installations. Quirky art space filled with immersive, colorful installations, featuring a ball pit & balloons.
Vast assembly of private art & artifacts. Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.
Former home of the 28th US president. House where Wilson spent his retirement, now a museum with period features & personal effects.
Historic presidential home & museum. Lincoln's home during the height of the Civil War, the Gothic-Revival cottage is now a museum.
Unique place with urban-focused exhibits. Small museum with various creative exhibits spotlighting topics facing today's urban communities.
Green space with works by master artists. Opened in 1986, this sculpture garden has works by Henri Matisse, Auguste Rodin & Pablo Picasso.
Diverse works with sociopolitical themes. Venue for thought-provoking paintings, sculptures & installations by local & international artists.
Native American culture & history. Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase. Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.
Children's theater & rotating exhibits. Copper-domed home of the Discovery Theater for children & a gallery for traveling exhibitions.
Tours of a striking 1890s mansion. Grand 19th-century mansion known for its beer-brewing history, with period furniture & guided tours.
Design collection shown in a townhouse. The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.
Exhibits on area plants & animals. The park's visitor center exhibits area plants & animals in addition to housing a planetarium.
Special events in an 1800s building. Victorian gardens surround this 1800s building with a rotunda & skylights, used as an events space.
National landmark & information center. Known as the Castle, this 1855 building serves as an information center for visitors to the Mall.
Museum for modern artwork exhibitions. Long-standing museum with revolving exhibitions of modern art, as well as programs & talks.
Institute of modern & experimental art. Free art museum at the University of Houston for experimental & modern works, plus performances.
High-tech experiential artworks. Immersive art installations that work effects on visitors by use of sound, color, movement & light.
Interactive exhibits about espionage. Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.
Architecture & engineering exhibits. Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering & design, with exhibits for kids as well as adults.
Caribbean & Latin American modern art. Museum displaying roughly 2,000 works by contemporary artists from the Caribbean & Latin America.
Open-air collection of garage-door murals. Outdoor exhibition consisting of contemporary murals painted on garage doors in Blagden Alley.
Rotating exhibits on adventurous travels. Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.
Free exhibits viewable on some weekdays. This historical society showcases rotating exhibits that are free to the public some weekdays.
Creative museum for arts, science & more. Reimagined kids' museum with exhibits & hands-on programs for science, technology, arts & more.
Cool, technology-based art exhibits. Art & technology space with rotating immersive installations, plus a futuristic cocktail bar.