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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Sm...

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in the red, white and blue at this impressive free ...

Free Things to Do: African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Fascinating African American history and culture awaits in DC, from ...

3 Days of African American History & Heritage in Washington, DC

Experience African American history, culture and entertainment in Wa...


Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Building Museum

The National Building Museum is America's leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment.

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Dupont Circle

Anderson House–The American Revolution I...

Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel

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Cleveland Park

Cultural Office, Embassy of the People's...

As one of the world's oldest civilizations originating five thousand years ago, Chinese culture is rich and diverse and has a profound influence on the world today

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.

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Embassy Row

Embassy of Brazil

With a coastline of 4,650 miles, and diverse geography and population, Brazil has numerous options that range from enjoying a..

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Capitol Hill

Lincoln Park

This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia

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Downtown

The Octagon

Visit The Octagon, DC's oldest private residence

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National Mall

Smithsonian Castle

The oldest of 19 museums, the Castle is rich in history and grandeur and is the ideal setting for a variety of events

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