This post is a guide to visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History & Culture (NMAAHC), including information on tickets, tours, how to get there, and what to expect updated and the new ticketing policies. As a tour guide in Washington, DC, for over a decade, I take groups to visit museums every week. […]
A few blocks north of the National Mall stands an impressive building that holds not one, but two different Smithsonian museums. When visiting Washington D.C., you’ll want to take in the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and enjoy the unique works of art, from presidential portraits to works of great […]
The Natural History Museum is one of the most popular museums in Washington DC. If you're picturing a T-Rex in the middle of the entrance, that is the Natural History Museum in NYC - we have an elephant in the rotunda. The dinosaurs are in the West Wing (not that one). As part of the […]
This post is about the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. We cover tickets, hours, exhibits, and other topics to help you plan your visit. So, let's get started. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History tackles the monumental task of displaying and preserving the most important pieces of American history and […]
This post provides information about visiting the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC. (We also have a post for the Dulles location). We include details about how to get here, when you can visit, exhibits to see, security checks, and more. Let's get started! OVERVIEW The Air and […]
This post covers the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, otherwise known as the Air and Space Museum located at Dulles International Airport.In addition to providing information about the museum, we’ll also explain how to get there, when to visit, and exhibits you might want to see while you’re there. Overview Along with a variety of different […]
The National Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution so you'll find no admission prices to visit, but tickets are required. As one of the oldest zoos in the United States, the National Zoo is sure to be a highlight of your visit to Washington, DC, especially for the young and young at heart. Use […]
