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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 Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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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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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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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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Brookland

Basilica of the National Shrine of the I...

The largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.

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Maryland

The Fillmore Silver Spring

The Fillmore Silver Spring is the newest edition to downtown Silver Spring's historical arts community just minutes from Washington, DC.

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National Mall

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

The National Museum of Asian Art is dedicated to advancing public knowledge about the arts and cultures of Asia through exhibitions, publications, research and education.

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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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Downtown

The National Theatre

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the historic National is one of America's oldest, continually-operating theaters.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company

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Mount Vernon Square

Never Looked Better DC

Located in historic Blagden Alley.

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Dupont Circle

O Museum In The Mansion

With over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors, O Museum in The Mansion is one of the most unique experiences in the world.

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

Henry the elephant in the National Museum of Natural History
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Explore modern artworks in this stunningly beautiful free museum on ...

Renwick Gallery
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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

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Grab A Seat: Washington, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

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Logan Circle

Logan Circle Walking Tour

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Twelfth Night

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DC Latinx Pride

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The Peace Trail on the National Mall

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

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Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

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Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World

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In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

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Dupont Circle

Essex Hemphill: Take care of your blessings

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Free Community Day and Makers' Market

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Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

Now - May 18, 2025

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Petworth

Bourbon and Bluegrass 2025

Now - May 18, 2025

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Downtown

Queer Icons & Trailblazers: An exclusive Art Tour for WorldPride DC 2025

Now - May 18, 2025

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Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

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Capitol Hill

Iconic Capitol Hill Architecture Tour

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Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

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Kimberly Akimbo

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