25 Free Things to Do in Washington DC

The Roman Catholic museum located in Northeast Washington, DC offers interactive and multimedia exhibits that explore the Catholic Church and its role in history and society. The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center also displays personal memorabilia, photos, and artwork of the late Holy Father and serves as a research center and education facility promoting Catholic principles and faith.

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site honors the life and accomplishments of the abolitionist who freed himself from slavery and helped to free millions of others. There is no admission fee. However, a $2.00 per person service charge applies to reservations for tours of the Douglass Home.

Old Stone House, built in 1765, is the oldest known private home in Washington, DC. The National Park Service maintains the property and it is open to the public.

The small high-tech exhibit hall located on the first floor of the National Geographic Society’s headquarters in Washington, DC houses temporary exhibits that explore nature and human cultures of all over the world through spectacular photography and interactive displays. The museum offers films, lectures, concerts and family events. Films and some other programs require purchased tickets.

The permanent exhibition at the Holocaust Memorial Museum presents a narrative history of the Holocaust, the annihilation of 6 million European Jews By Nazi Germany from 1933 – 1945. Free Timed Passes are required for the permanent exhibit.