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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 Marine Corps

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

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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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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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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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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal 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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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Located in the 16th Street, NW Historic District, the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain serves as the headquarters of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain

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National Mall

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Located on the National Mall within view of the US Capitol and the Washington Monument, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden welcomes more than 750,000 visitors a year, making it one of the most visited art museums in the country

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National Mall

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Known as the Castle, the oldest of the 19 Smithsonian museums houses the Smithsonian Visitor Center, which offers volunteers ..

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NoMa & Union Market

J Studio

J Studio is the perfect space for anyone and everyone to get in touch with their creative side.

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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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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Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres.

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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.

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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

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2 Days Exploring LGBTQ+ Washington, DC

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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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

Venture off the National Mall to these knowledge centers for a uniqu...

Inside National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti

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Samantha Box: Confluences

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The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography

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In Focus: Artists at Work

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Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

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Upper Northwest

Hold On, Change is Coming

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Hold On, Change is Coming

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The Wonders of DC Trees

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Dupont Circle

Winter Wonderland

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National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

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Foggy Bottom

Kingbird is now open for dinner daily!

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Upper Northwest

Hold On, Change is Coming

Jan 22, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025

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Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's Artist in Residence Program

Jan 22, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025

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U Street

U Streets Jazzed Up Cocktail Tour

Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 21, 2027

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National Mall

Historically Speaking: The U.S. Mint’s American Quarter for Ida B. Wells

Jan 23, 2025

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A group of dynamic performers from Yamato, a Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, energetically play a large drum, with one drummer striking it while others hold it in place, all dressed in traditional garments and illuminated by dramatic stage lighting.

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Maryland

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

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Capitol Hill

Iconic Capitol Hill Architecture Tour

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Demand Exhibition

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

GUAC

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025

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Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

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