Things to do in DC
Sightseeing
This museum is really close by and really kid friendly and never add crowded as the other Smithsonians.
25 locals recommend
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NEThis museum is really close by and really kid friendly and never add crowded as the other Smithsonians.
The president photos are great and one of the great things about this museum is the building itself. There is a great atriumm where you can grab lunch or bring a picnic. It's connected to the museum of American Art which has some fun modern art that kids love to look at.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
The president photos are great and one of the great things about this museum is the building itself. There is a great atriumm where you can grab lunch or bring a picnic. It's connected to the museum of American Art which has some fun modern art that kids love to look at.
This museum has fun modern art that kids love to look at. It's connected to the nation portrait gallery. There is a great atriumm where you can grab lunch or bring a picnic.
179 locals recommend
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street NorthwestThis museum has fun modern art that kids love to look at. It's connected to the nation portrait gallery. There is a great atriumm where you can grab lunch or bring a picnic.
While this museum isn't free it's worth a visit if you're interested in architect, design or urban living. It's also really kid friendly. The building itself is interesting and historic. If you don't want to visit the museum you can still go in and enjoy the atrium and grab a coffee at the cafe inside. In the summer they do these giant interactive installations in the atrium that are always great.
92 locals recommend
National Building Museum
401 F St NWWhile this museum isn't free it's worth a visit if you're interested in architect, design or urban living. It's also really kid friendly. The building itself is interesting and historic. If you don't want to visit the museum you can still go in and enjoy the atrium and grab a coffee at the cafe inside. In the summer they do these giant interactive installations in the atrium that are always great.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWA classic and a favorite!
Another favorite but part of the building is under renovation so not all galleries are open.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWAnother favorite but part of the building is under renovation so not all galleries are open.
You need a car for this one but with the air and space museum in town under partial renovation this one is worth the drive. It's huge and one of the space shuttles lives here.
111 locals recommend
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum PkwyYou need a car for this one but with the air and space museum in town under partial renovation this one is worth the drive. It's huge and one of the space shuttles lives here.
We like the East wing for the kids. The tunnel that connects the two buildings is not to be missed. Also the cafe has some of the best food of any of the museum's (but it's pricey).
385 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestWe like the East wing for the kids. The tunnel that connects the two buildings is not to be missed. Also the cafe has some of the best food of any of the museum's (but it's pricey).
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWLovely gardens!
Great building and they always have really interesting exhibits.
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGreat building and they always have really interesting exhibits.
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave SWSmall and less visited and really nicely curated.
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWA classic!
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWNational Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWArthur M. Sackler Gallery
1050 Independence Ave SWSmaller, calmer and beautiful art.
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestFunky art and interesting exhibits.
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWNice art collection in a historic building.
Don't miss the beautiful outdoor garden! Inside there is a small but really interesting collection of art.
39 locals recommend
Dumbarton Oaks Museum
1703 32nd St NWDon't miss the beautiful outdoor garden! Inside there is a small but really interesting collection of art.