Iconic Museums & Galleries

Washington, D.C.’s cultural landscape is anchored by the Smithsonian Institution, featuring the National Air and Space Museum’s aerospace collection and the National Museum of Natural History’s extensive fossil records. The National Gallery of Art preserves masterpieces by Da Vinci and Rembrandt, while the Phillips Collection showcases pioneering modern art. Significant historical narratives are explored at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. From the Library of Congress's Beaux-Arts architecture to the International Spy Museum’s interactive tradecraft exhibits, these institutions safeguard America's diverse heritage.

Folger Shakespeare Library & Theatre

Situated only a short walk from America's greatest landmarks, this institution is dedicated to one of the greatest English playwrights -…

White House

Official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, known for its neoclassical architecture and significance in American government and history.

National Mall

Vast landscaped park and national landmark containing over 1,000 acres of green space, iconic memorials, and museums. It serves as a symbolic civic space for national remembrance and public gatherings.

National Portrait Gallery

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this portrait gallery contains exhibitions focused on famous Americans.

National Air and Space Museum

A premier aerospace museum featuring extensive collections of historic aircraft and spacecraft along with interactive exhibits and IMAX theaters.

Freer Gallery of Art

Located on the National Mall, this gallery forms the National Museum of Asian Art and houses a collection containing more than 26 000…

National Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum housing extensive collections of fossils, minerals, gemstones, and cultural artifacts.

National Museum of American History

History museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the heritage and culture of the United States through diverse exhibits on social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.

National Gallery of Art

Established in 1937, this originally private museum houses a grand collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art…

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this majestic building was designed by an American architect Gordon Bunshaft.

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building

Historic Beaux-Arts research library housing one of the largest collections in the United States, including books, recordings, films, maps, and manuscripts.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this architecturally imposing building houses a remarkable museum exhibiting the diversity of the…

National Geographic Society

The headquarter building of this world-famous magazine houses a marvelous museum which offers varied temporary exhibits and holds exclusive…

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Memorial and museum dedicated to documenting, studying, and interpreting the history of the Holocaust. It features permanent and rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and authentic artifacts related to Jewish culture and human rights.