Best National Museum in Washington

Best National Museum in Washington

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
Renowned collection of natural wonders


Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection


National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits


National Museum of the American Indian
4th St SW
Native American culture & history


Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe


Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building
900 Jefferson Dr SW
Special events in an 1800s building


Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave SW
Colorful African artwork & gifts shop


Smithsonian Castle
1000 Jefferson Dr SW
National landmark & information center


Freer Gallery of Art
1050 Independence Ave SW
Asian & US art in an Italianate setting


National Portrait Gallery
8th and G Streets
Art depicting historic American figures


National Gallery of Art
Constitution Ave. NW
American & European art in 2 buildings


National Museum of Asian Art
1050 Independence Ave SW
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork


Hirshhorn Museum
Independence Ave SW &, 7th St SW
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase


Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NE
U.S. mail from the past to the present


Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Small shop for handmade jewelry & gifts


National Building Museum
401 F St NW
Architecture & engineering exhibits


United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Living remembrance of the Holocaust


National Children's Museum
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Theater & interactions for young kids


S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Children's theater & rotating exhibits


U.S. Navy Museum
736 Sicard St SE
Exhibits focused on U.S. Navy history