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Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Washington

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    • 9.2
      Science Museum$$$$
      6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington
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      • Camilla

        Camilla • May 8, 2016This was probably one of the best museums I've visited. It is for all ages and the admission is free! I can recommend going here especially if you are into planes, like me :)

    • 9.1
      Planetarium
      600 Independence Ave SW (at 6th St SW), Washington
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      • Ting

        Ting • February 25, 2016If u have to choose either this or the IMAX shows, no doubt this should be it. Free educational screening on stars and planets on selected mornings at 10.30am. Totally worth the ticket price. Amazing!

    • 9.1
      Music Venue
      901 Wharf St SW, Washington
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      • Mini T.

        Mini T. • July 29, 2018Great venue and awesome service from the people who work there. They even offers vegan options like this vegan chili dog at their concession stands! Your sure to have an amazing concert experience

    • 9.1
      TheaterView Prices
      1101 6th St SW (at Maine Ave SW), Washington
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      • Tim C.

        Tim C. • June 26, 2013Prix Fixe Special with Tilapia, Corn and Watermelon Salsa, Asian Salad, and Key Lime Pie for $21

    • 9.0
      Art Museum
      950 Independence Ave SW, Washington
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      • John N.

        John N. • April 1, 2014Small but lovely museum, and blissfully uncrowded compared to most others. Signs do a better job of telling you what you're looking at than museums with more familiar subjects.

    • 8.9
      Art Museum
      700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington
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      • Ryan J.

        Ryan J. • November 6, 2014Neat space, and a relatively new curator is doing a nice job with the selection.

    • 8.9
      Art Gallery
      1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington
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      • Feld G.

        Feld G. • July 9, 2018Artsy and weird, fun and thought-provoking exhibits, friendly and interested staff. Small enough to spend 30 in, deep enough to spend much more!

    • 8.9
      History Museum$$$$
      100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington
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      • Lauren M.

        Lauren M. • August 10, 2013Very historically informative in a tasteful way. All graphic images/information is blocked off so you can make the choice of what to see. Excellent museum.

    • 8.8
      Science Museum
      National Air and Space Museum, Washington
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      • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

        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.

    • 8.7
      History Museum
      1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington
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      • Hilsdon Photography LLC

        Hilsdon Photography LLC • August 19, 2012Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.

    • 8.7
      Museum
      700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington
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      • Shannon B.

        Shannon B. • July 15, 2019Get their early.... order tickets online and you can start when you want .... they are extremely nice and good with kids

    • 8.6
      Exhibit
      Lenfant Plz SW, Washington
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      • Joel V.

        Joel V. • September 8, 2010If you choose to try a "Ride Simulator", you can choose from SpaceWalk, Cosmic Coaster, F-18 Experience and/or Wings simulations. TOTALLY go with Cosmic Coaster!

    • 8.6
      Art Museum
      1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington
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      • Cicely L.

        Cicely L. • October 23, 2016Loved this museum! So much fun and so many different types of art.

    • 8.5
      Art Gallery
      700 Delaware Avenue SW (at H St SW), Washington
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      • IrmaZandl Z.

        IrmaZandl Z. • April 2, 2017LOVE this art space. Very difficult to find but worthwhile

    • 8.5
      Exhibit
      National Air And Space Museum, Washington
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      • Ashley G.

        Ashley G. • June 23, 2019Super fascinating place. I could stay here for hours if I could.

    • 8.4
      Theater
      1101 6th St SW, Washington
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    • 8.4
      Museum
      400 4th St SW (at D St SW), Washington
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      • Ken G.

        Ken G. • January 2, 2020Actually a great place to go. Soooooo much information. The guided tour is a must

    • 8.1
      History Museum
      950 Independence Ave SW (4th St. SW), Washington
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      • Eugene S.

        Eugene S. • September 3, 2014Order the tasting plate. Salmon. Bison. Collard greens. Wild rice. Winning

    • 8.1
      Music Venue
      740 Water St SW, Washington
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      • Ebrahim B.

        Ebrahim B. • January 21, 2018Cool events space , they have a bar on top and one below, lots of space for events.

    • 8.1
      Movie Theater
      6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington
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      • loran j.

        loran j. • April 1, 2015Saw Hidden Space here and it is a good theater. Nice, comfortable seats and a giant screen.

    • 8.0
      Theater
      1101 6th St SW, Washington
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      • Joan E.

        Joan E. • February 16, 2013More comfortable than the Fitch; not as much as Kogod.

    • 7.8
      Exhibit
      Washington
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      • Dirty B.

        Dirty B. • August 9, 2014Definitely something to see

    • 7.8
      Concert Hall
      Washington Memorial Drwy SW, Washington
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      • Going Out Guide from PostLocal

        Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 16, 2011#CherryBlossoms: International and local performers appear on the main stage daily from March 26 - April 10

    • 7.7
      Science Museum
      Washington
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      • John

        John • June 11, 2013Go for he interactive sooo much fun!!!!! 😄😄😊😊😊

    • 7.6
      Art Gallery
      1100 Lenfant Plz SW, Washington
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      • Catherine

        Catherine • July 15, 2011Many of the classes offered through the Smithsonian are in classrooms here. Enter through the kiosk next to the Castle, this museum is underground, and for the most part peaceful and quiet.

    • 7.6
      Art Museum
      9th St SW (at Jefferson Dr SW), Washington
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      • Sofía S.

        Sofía S. • August 24, 2013I like to go when it's rainy to avoid being bumped into along the garden path.

    • 7.4
      Exhibit
      Washington
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      • D A.

        D A. • November 29, 2013Play the interactive text game! Text NASM GAME to 56512.

    • 7.3
      Music Venue
      33 Pearl St SW, Washington
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      • Thomas

        Thomas • November 10, 2017The DrugStore Burger & tots are amazing and affordable af! Great show venue/restaurant! Friendly staff. Marley & Katie (bar) are beautiful and sweet. 💙

    • 7.3
      Exhibit
      Washington
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    • 7.1

      30. Skylab

      Science Museum
      601 Lenfant Plz SW, Washington
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      • Byron W.

        Byron W. • December 22, 2015This was the back-up created for the original Skylab. Don't forget to look up above and see how large the inside is!

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