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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum and research organization with 16 museums and the National Zoo in Washington, DC.
A Guide to All of the Smithsonian Museums
Find out general information about all of the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC.
National Museum of American History Announces Major Remodeling
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History will soon close for a major remodeling, Find out about the renovation plans
Smithsonian Jazz Cafe - Live Music in the Heart of Washington, DC
Jazz artists from the Washington, DC area perform live music in the Atrium Café, the cafeteria at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum
The National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum reopen showcasing a newly restored historic building in Washington, DC. Find everything you need to know about visiting these special art museums in Washington, DC.
Smithsonian Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, highlights American crafts and contemporary arts from the 19th to 21st centuries. The Renwick Gallery features unique works of art including clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood.
Restaurants and Dining Near the National Mall in Washington, DC
Find recommendations for dining near the National Mall in Washington, DC. From food courts to museum dining to street vendors, find out where to eat in downtown Washington, DC.
IMAX Movie Theaters in Washington, DC
Find information about IMAX Movie Theaters in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the National Air and Space Museum and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Smithsonian Institution Photo Gallery
Take a photo tour of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. See pictures of all the Smithsonian museums.
Smithsonian Institution Building, Also Known as the Castle
The Smithsonian Institution Building, popularly known as the Castle, is the Smithsonian Information Center and serves as good place to start a tour of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC
Smithsonian Craft Show
The Smithsonian Craft Show is an exhibit of 120 exceptional craft artists in Washington, DC including basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood.
Planetarium at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Tour the Universe at the Planetarium at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, see the Albert Einstein Planetarium in Washington, DC, a high tech digital simulation of the skies.
Smithsonian's Discovery Theater
The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater is a live theater geared towards children. Classic stories and folktales are told through puppet shows, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and mimes.
Smithsonian Summer Camp in Washington, DC
Smithsonian Resident Associates sponsors full and half-day summer camp programs for children in grades K-8 guiding them in the exploration of Washington, DC’s Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, and other regional sites.
Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - A Visitor's Guide
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC is the Smithsonian's museum of modern and contemporary art. Find information about the collection of art, tours and special programs at this special art museum on the National Mall.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Photos of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington,
Find photos of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, see pictures of airplanes and space shuttles at this important museum in Washington, DC
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will be built in Washington, DC in 2015. The museum has created a website to involve the public in planning a variety of exhibits and educational programs on topics such as slavery, post-Civil War reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, and the civil rights movement.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of Washington, DC's best museums for families explores the history of nature and early man.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Smithsonian National Museum in Washington, DC dedicated to preserving America's history
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian museum dedicated to the history of Native American Indians.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia.
Photos of Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - National Air and Space Museum
See photos of Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia
The National Zoo
Washington DC's premier zoological park. Great family fun visiting 435 different species of animals.
Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC
This Smithsonian museum displays the largest stamp collection in the world and examines the development of the postal system using interactive displays. The museum is located off the mall in NE Washington, DC.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Smithsonian's collection of Asian artifacts.
Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building
This Smithsonian Museum is now closed for renovations.
Smithsonian Freer Gallery of Art
Smithsonian's gallery of Asian art and 19th and early 20th century American art.
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Smithsonian museum that focuses on African culture and art.
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
The Anacostia Community Museum is the Smithsonian Institution’s museum of African American history and culture. The Anacostia Community Museum, Washington, DC's black history museum, offers exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, lectures, film screenings and other special events.
S. Dillon Ripley Center
S. Dillon Ripley Center, a part of the Smithsonian Institution, houses the Smithsonian International Gallery, Smithsonian Associates, the Smithsonian Discovery Theater and a small conference center and meeting rooms.

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