Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
Museums in District of Columbia
District of Columbia hosts 33 museums suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
Planet Word
925 13th Street Northwest Entrance on, K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
19th-century building home to immersive exhibits & karaoke sessions dedicated to the spoken word.
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.
National Building Museum
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering & design, with exhibits for kids as well as adults.
Museum of Illusions Washington DC
CityCenterDC, 927 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004
Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.
Go-Go Museum & Cafe
1920 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
A Night At The Museum
1201 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
The People’s House: A White House Experience
1700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Bloomingdale Studio
105 R St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Museum presenting the art history of Washington, plus changing exhibits of current political works.
Art Museum of the Americas
201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Museum displaying roughly 2,000 works by contemporary artists from the Caribbean & Latin America.
The Society of the Cincinnati
2118 Massachusetts Ave NW #7, Washington, DC 20008
The Museum
2014 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
Hip gallery/shop with works by established & emerging artists, plus premium clothing & collectibles.
Museum of the Bible
400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Immersive exhibits, including a recreation of Jesus's Nazareth, plus ancient scrolls & rare Bibles.
Inside The Wardrobe
3270 M St NW Suite C100, Washington, DC 20007
Georgetown Masonic Hall
1212 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Italian American Museum of DC (IAMDC)
595 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Old Korean Legation Museum
1500 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
DAR Museum
1776 D St NW, Washington, DC 20006
The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront
Washington, DC 20024
Spacious studio in Southwest by Wharf, National Mall, museums w/ workspace
Washington, DC 20024
Smithsonian Castle
1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560
Known as the Castle, this 1855 building serves as an information center for visitors to the Mall.
The L. Ron Hubbard House Museum
1812 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.
Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408
US Navy Memorial Visitor Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
D.C. Alley Museum
44 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Outdoor exhibition consisting of contemporary murals painted on garage doors in Blagden Alley.
U.S. Department of the Interior Museum
1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240
Museum about the department's missions & its building's history, with exhibits of crafts & art.
The Russian Cultural Centre in Washington, D.C.
1825 Phelps Pl NW, Washington, DC 20008
Frequently asked questions
Where are District of Columbia's museums?
Most District of Columbia museums are concentrated in Washington, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, with additional options across 18 cities total.
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