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IDB Cultural Center

1300 New York Avenue NW

International financial institution IDB has its own cultural center devoted to the promotion of cultural and creative entrepreneurship of Latin American and Caribbean heritage. Besides curating the bank’s art collection, […]

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Capital Jewish Museum

575 3rd Street NW

The Capital Jewish Museum inspires audiences to connect, reflect and act: Connect across families and diverse cultures Reflect on the relevance of the past to today Act on behalf of […]

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National Building Museum

401 F Street NW

The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment, telling the stories of architecture, engineering, and design. The National Building […]

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National Museum of Women in the Arts

1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005

Renowned as the only museum directly addressing the gender imbalance in the presentation of the art world, the National Museum of Women in the Arts brings recognition to the achievements […]

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White House Visitor Center

1450 New York Avenue NW

The White House Visitor Center offers the public a window into the president’s iconic home. The exhibit areas feature approximately 100 historical artifacts, interpretive panels, looping videos of photos and […]

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Naval Heritage Center

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

The Naval Heritage Center tells the story of the American Sailor and honors, recognizes and celebrates the men and women of the Sea Services. Through engaging and interactive exhibits, multimedia […]

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German-American Heritage Museum

719 6th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

The German-American Heritage Heritage Museum features permanent art and multimedia exhibits about famous German-Americans and German immigration and migration across the U.S. This gallery also has an auditorium for lectures, […]

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History

1400 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20560

With some 3 million artifacts and exhibitions that explore major topics in American history and culture, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History seeks to inspire a broader understanding and […]

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

Since opening in 1910, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) remains dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and […]

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National Portrait Gallery

8th Street NW & G Street NW

Using the visual arts, performing arts, and new media, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tells the history of America through individual poets, presidents, visionaries, villains, actors, and activists who have […]

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