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Discover Museums to Visit in Washington, DC

Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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Southwest & The Wharf

Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible: What's in it will truly surprise you!

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Southwest & The Wharf

Rubell Museum

Rubell Museum DC brings the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital.

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National Mall

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Plan your Smithsonian visit

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National Mall

National Museum of African American Hist...

A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story

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National Mall

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Natural History

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Downtown

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Ameri...

Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present

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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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