Smithsonian Museums
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National Gallery of Art
American & European art in 2 buildings. Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.
National Portrait Gallery
Art depicting historic American figures. Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits. Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Living remembrance of the Holocaust. Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery. Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Space for modern craft & decorative arts. Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.
National Museum of Asian Art
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork. Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.
Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
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.
Museum of the Bible
Bible displays & a replica of Nazareth. Immersive exhibits, including a recreation of Jesus's Nazareth, plus ancient scrolls & rare Bibles.
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Colorful African artwork & gifts shop. Vibrant museum gift shop featuring unique African artwork, home decorations, clothing & jewelry.
National Museum of the American Indian
Native American culture & history. Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.
Hirshhorn Museum
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase. Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Design collection shown in a townhouse. The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.
International Spy Museum
Interactive exhibits about espionage. Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.