Washington DC Arts & Culture

Anyone in DC can tap into the city’s creative heartbeat, you just need to know where to look.

Whether you become inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods with bustling shops and cafes, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. Subscribe to a podcast that’s recorded live from your hotel. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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Dupont Circle

Woodrow Wilson House

Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.

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Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Southwest & The Wharf

ARTECHOUSE

At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st century art experience to the nation's capital.

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NoMa & Union Market

11:Eleven Gallery

11:Eleven gallery is a unique and dynamic addition to Washington D.C’s art scene, specializing in UK contemporary and urban art.

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Southwest & The Wharf

International Spy Museum

Experience an interactive mission at the International Spy Museum!

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National Mall

National Museum of African Art

Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa

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Logan Circle

Washington Improv Theater

An interactive, laughter-filled session from Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is the perfect addition to your next event!

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Law Enforcement Museum

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Georgetown

Old Stone House

The oldest house on its original foundation in Washington, DC.

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Boutique hotels, family-friendly hotels, budget-friendly hotels - whatever you're looking for, you'll find it. Explore the hotel options waiting for your arrival.

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Arts & Culture

Anyone in DC can tap into the city’s creative heartbeat, you just need to know where to look.

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National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Second City's Dance Like There's Black People Watching

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Dupont Circle

William Gropper: Artist of the People

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Virginia

DC Anthem Singers Shine

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

A Christmas Carol 2024

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Virginia

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Capitol Hill

Folger Exhibition: Imprints in Time

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Foggy Bottom

Kingbird is now open for dinner daily!

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Downtown

SIX the Musical

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Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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