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Discover Museums to Visit in Washington, DC

Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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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

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

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National Mall

National Museum of American History

The National Museum of American History showcases national treasures, like the Star-Spangled Banner and special exhibits on girlhood and religion

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Downtown

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Of the nation and for all the people.

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Upper Northwest

Washington National Cathedral

Standing at one of the city's highest points, this soaring Gothic cathedral extends almost the length of two football fields and pierces the city's skyline.

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National Mall

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex

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Foggy Bottom

National Museum of American Diplomacy

The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.

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National Mall

National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls

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