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Ford's Theatre
The site of Lincoln's assassination, this historic theater offers nightly performances & tours.

National Archives Museum


National Portrait Gallery
Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.


United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.


Hirshhorn Museum
Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.


Smithsonian American Art Museum
Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Esteemed cultural center hosting plays, music & dance shows in its multiple theaters plus art tours.


Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.

National Museum of the American Indian
Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.


National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.


Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.

Museum of the Bible
Immersive exhibits, including a recreation of Jesus's Nazareth, plus ancient scrolls & rare Bibles.


National Gallery of Art
Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.


National Museum of African American History and Culture
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.

Warner Theatre
Art deco movie palace now staging performances by well-known bands, comedians & dance troupes.


National Building Museum
Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering & design, with exhibits for kids as well as adults.

International Spy Museum
Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.


Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.


Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.

