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Washington, D.C. travel
The National Museum of American
History has more than 3 million
artifacts. Its exhibits feature themes
of American history and culture,
including religion, television, and
war. The museum is open daily from
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Avenue NW
naturalhistory.si.edu
This popular museum was first
opened in 1910 and is part of the
Smithsonian Institution. It houses
exhibits focusing on the ocean,
dinosaurs, and more, and it is also
home to the famous Hope Diamond.
The museum is open daily from
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
National Museum of the American Indian
4th St. SW & Independence Avenue SW
www.nmai.si.edu
The National Museum of the Amer-
ican Indian has a commitment to
advancing the knowledge and un-
derstanding of the native cultures of
the Western Hemisphere. The muse-
um is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. and features an expansive
collection of Native artifacts.
National Portrait Gallery
8th Street NW & F Street NW
npg.si.edu
The National Portrait Gallery is open
daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
and features collections of portraits,
including one of presidential por-
traits.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Avenue NW
nationalzoo.si.edu
The Smithsonian's National Zoo
offers free admission and the oppor-
tunity to view a variety of animals,
including giant pandas, elephants,
lions, tigers, and orangutans.
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
www.newseum.org
Open from 9:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. on
Sunday) to 5:00 p.m., the Newseum
explores the freedoms of the First
Amendment and features many
interactive exhibits showcasing the
evolution of communication and
media. The museum uses news-
papers, photos, video, and other
media to give visitors an immersive
experience. Admission is $24.95 for
adults. EW
Outside the museum, visitors can
find sculptures in the courtyard area
and near the building.
International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW
www.spymuseum.org
Opened in 2002, the International
Spy Museum looks at the history
of espionage. Daily hours are 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and admission is
$21.95 for adults.
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Avenue SW
airandspace.si.edu
Part of the Smithsonian Institution,
the National Air and Space Museum
is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. and is home to the world's larg-
est and most significant collection of
aviation and space artifacts, accord-
ing to the museum's website.
National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
www.archives.gov/dc-metro/washington
The National Archives houses some
of the most famous documents
in American history. The rotunda
and exhibit hall area are open from
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days
a week. Visitors can view documents
such as the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, Constitution of the United
States, and Bill of Rights.
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
www.nbm.org
Open from 10:00 a.m. (11:00 a.m.
on Sunday) to 5:00 p.m., the Na-
tional Building Museum focuses on
architecture, design, and engineer-
ing. It features various exhibitions,
including rotating ones.
National Museum of African American
History and Culture
1400 Constitution Avenue NW
nmaahc.si.edu
The National Museum of African
American History and Culture has
been a popular destination since
it opened in 2016. It's open daily
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is
the only national museum devoted
exclusively to the documentation of
African American life, history, and
culture, according to its website.
Those wishing to visit should obtain
advanced timed entry passes.
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Avenue NW
americanhistory.si.edu
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