Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Washington

Tom B. • November 4, 2017Superb acoustics and sight lines. There’s not a bad seat anywhere in the house. Great Public Wi-Fi, too!

Jaspio H. • June 17, 2016Fantastic overview of the history and innovations of aviation and space exploration. Exhibits are fairly adult but there are plenty of activity stations to keep the young occupied.

Eugene S. • August 13, 2014Choose back back two seats for the best view

Steven P. • May 15, 2011Amazing space. The new building is awe inspiring!

Asaf B. • June 17, 2016Great museum, very educational. You should get a bit early to get tickets to other exhibits. Also we really liked that they had a memorial wall about other nations who had genocide

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

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.

Loren • August 17, 2013Love this little jewel box museum--a nice quick respite

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!

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.

Sofia C. • December 31, 2015Don't overlook this museum! The Japanese Rinpa screens, Chinese bronzes, Islamic ceramics and Indian statuettes are breathtaking. You can come for The Peacock Room but the Asian art is well worth it.

Oscar F. • March 11, 2016Great place to start cafe and wifi available here. Clean restrooms and maps of all sorts to start your adventure. There's people to help answer questions and also gift shops.

Gaurav B. • February 17, 2017I go there for the special exhibits but permanent collection is also quite good.

Fotini L. • August 22, 2019One of the most interesting museums in the city

Regi C. • May 19, 2017Amazing 😉 place. Full of energy. Don't miss it! And awesome 👏🏽 yoga classes!

Char • May 7, 2021Really cool and well done museum. Lots of interesting history exhibits!

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

Estefania H. • December 23, 2016Loved the exhibition and the building as well. Great content and not so big that you get overwhelmed.

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

Maggie M. • December 25, 2015The IMAX experience was fun. You can buy tickets online and pickup at the box office. Cue up early for special events to get a good seat.

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.

Stephen H. • May 2, 2013Every third Thursday they open the shutter to get natural light.....come earlier in the day for a brighter exposure due to the position of the windows on the building.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 💙

T. K. • March 12, 2015The tour is interesting and doesn't take long. There's some pretty cool things in the gift shop.