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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is comprised of 16 museums. Here you will find museum profiles and helpful travel tips to assist you as you plan your trip to our nation's capital.
National Postal Museum
The National Postal Museum has interactive displays, hands-on activities, lots of stamp history and great stuff for kids.
Guide To The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
You don’t have to be a flying enthusiast or a space geek to appreciate the National Air & Space Museum in Chantilly, Va. This companion facility to the National Air & Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington is officially called the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Here's your guide for navigating this museum.
National Museum of National History - A Smithsonian Museum
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution. A favorite for kids of all ages, the National Museum of National History offers exhibits such as dinosaur skeletons, ant farms, the Sant Ocean Hall, gems and rocks—including the Hope Diamond, and a wonderful Butterfly Pavilion.
National Museum of American History – American History Museum
The National Museum of American History is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is located in Washington, DC. Visitors can see over three million artifacts ranging from the original Star-Spangled Banner, Abraham Lincoln's top hat and more.
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC is located along the National Mall and is the most popular of the Smithsonian museums. This guide will help you plan your visit to the National Air and Space Museum.
The National Zoo: Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The Washington National Zoo is located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008. At the National Zoo visitors can see more than 400 different species of animals. The National Zoo, Washington DC's 163-acre zoological park, find hours, programs and travel information.
National Portrait Gallery--A Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery is located in Washington, DC’s Chinatown. Visitors can see photographs, paintings and sculptures.
National Museum of African Art in Washington, DC--A Smithsonian Museum
Visitors to the National Museum of African Art will see a beautiful collection of textiles, masks, tools, ceramics, musical instruments and the much more.
Barack Obama by Shepard Fairey on Display at the National Portrait Gallery
"Barack Obama" a mixed media collage by Shepard Fairey is on display at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. Get up close to the artwork used in the Obama Campaign.
Butterfly Pavilion at the National Museum of Natural History
The Butterfly Pavilion at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC is a great place to take the kids as they explore more than 400 butterfly species.