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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...


Virginia

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Find Inspiration at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

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Capitol Hill

Folger Shakespeare Library

Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.

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National Mall

Vietnam Women's Memorial

Just south of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is the Vietnam Women's Memorial, which commemorates the 265,000 women that served in the Vietnam War, many of whom worked as nurses

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Foggy Bottom

DAR Museum

Do you like admiring antiques? Come see how Americans lived during the early days of this country.

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H Street NE

Rorschach Theatre

Rorschach Theatre tells stories that allow for innovative design and visceral performances.

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National Mall

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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Virginia

National Air and Space Museum Steven F. ...

Fly High at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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Anacostia

Frederick Douglass National Historic Sit...

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century

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