Downtown DC Travel & Things to Do

Learn about the authentic tradecraft that has been used throughout time and around the world. Hear spies, in their own words, describe the challenges and...

The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology...

When most people think of a museum, they are likely to think of the things exhibited there—paintings, Moon rocks, totem poles, or other objects of artistic,...

Ford’s Theatre’s mission is to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and to explore the American experience through theatre and education. The Ford’s...

The National Museum of Women in the Arts provides spectacular, well-equipped space for many types of events. There are diverse venues housed in the museum's...

From medieval knights and greed-driven pirates to today’s white collar criminals, discover the cast of characters in America’s history of crime. Test...

Imagine cruising effortlessly through the beautiful parks and around historic buildings while receiving a great orientation, informative historical and...

The collection captures the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. The American Art Museum is the home...

The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped U.S. culture. Through the visual arts,...

Capital Segway offers the only Segway® Authorized tour of Washington, DC. Sightseeing on our guided Segway Tours is a unique and fun way to get to know...

Houses the oldest surviving synagogue building in the District. It was erected in 1876 by the Adas Israel Congregation. The museum is operated by the Jewish...

Creating lifelong memories of discovery for visitors is one of the principal goals of the Smithsonian.

The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital...

The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war...

The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum located near the White House, is dedicated to the richness and diversity of American...