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Morgan T. • November 11, 2014One of my fav museums in DC. I love having lunch in the Kogod Courtyard.
8.9Art Museum • $$$$ •800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW), Washington
Serhii L. • August 17, 2017This museum has mostly modern art so definitely nice place to go for people who like it
8.5Museum •700 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington
Jackie D. • October 18, 2012The Cuban Missile Crisis exhibit is fantastic. Must see for any 20th century history buff.
William S. • April 29, 2022Very nice museum, with some of the most important archives in history. Any history buff will enjoy. Even the Magna Carta is here!
9.56th St and Constitution Ave NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington
Bea M. • September 30, 2016Amazing museum! The permanent collection is full of masterpieces, and the admission is free. Definitely worth a visit.
9.2Art Museum •Constitution Ave NW (at Madison Dr NW), Washington
Yasaman M. • September 17, 2018OMG I’m in love with this museum. The art collection here is a must see. The building also is so well designed for its purpose.
Danielle D. • July 12, 2018My favorite museum in DC. Rotating exhibits are well presented, and truly unique. Go in the summer when they bring in a new interactive exhibit that fills their atrium.
9.2Science Museum • $$$$ •1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington
Jared C. • November 1, 2014The Nature's Best photo exhibit is a must see. Stop for gelato too!
8.9Art Museum •Constitution Ave NW (4th St. NW), Washington
Humberto M. • January 17, 2012A nice short museum crawl (comparatively) with so many great modern pieces. Make sure to check out the underground walkway.
Isa L. • November 2, 2013One of my DC happy places, for sure. Wonderful oasis in any extreme weather!
8.5Science Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington
The Telegraph • March 12, 2013The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum (001 202 633 2214) or the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (001 202 633 1000; free) are children’s favourites.
Rafael N. • August 5, 2018N.B.: the museum closes at 5, NOT 5:45. The latter is the closing time for the RESEARCH archives.
Aaron S. • May 13, 2015This was fantastic! Not much to see in the house. Originals are in Chicago. Nice feature on Abe's hat, flag, his coat.
8.3Science Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington
Karen M. • January 13, 2014The best film. Worth the money and very well filmed.
6.9History Museum •800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at National Archives), Washington
John H. • July 16, 2015Lots of interesting things to see here. Give yourself between 30 minutes and an hour to see everything in the vault.
9.2Science Museum • $$$$ •6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington
Nat E. • August 23, 2015It's the most popular museum in DC, second most popular in the world (after the Louvre). Definitely go on off hours.
8.0History Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at 10th Street NW), Washington
8.8Art Museum •700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington
Ghostly International • July 15, 2011In my opinion, best museum in DC. They have an excellent collection of both well known and unheard of contemporary artists and the architecture of the building really adds to the overall experience.
8.6History Museum •1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington
Marc Kevin H. • June 4, 2012The staff is exceptionally friendly. Two points of interest: the tomb of the Institution's founder, and a gallery with sample exhibits.
9.1History Museum • $$$$ •1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington
Shannon H. • December 9, 2015If your near by you must stop in. It's a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and it's free to get in!
8.8Science Museum •National Air and Space Museum, Washington
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum • April 9, 2013We often have safe solar telescopes setup outside to view sunspots and other features on the Sun. Check our calendar for evening stargazing events.
8.6Art Museum •1250 New York Ave NW (at 13th St NW), Washington
Katie O. • November 10, 2010Absolutely gorgeous inside - great place for an inexpensive lunch in a classy atmosphere!
Steven A. • February 8, 2015Another great art museum not often frequented by tourists. A small but intriguing collection of African art and a nice gift shop as well.
7.230. Sant Ocean Hall
Science Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington
JH H. • September 19, 2019The aquarium with live fish is near the bathroom
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