Museums in Washington, D.C.

Any tour of the city would be incomplete without visiting at least one Washington, D.C., museum. Whether you're a veteran museum-goer or simply desire an edifying afternoon, delve into the worlds of art, history and science offered by the district's 150-plus museums. However, with so many to choose from, it's hard to know where to start! Below, check out our suggestions for Washington, D.C., museums you can't miss.

Updated: August 09, 2010

Art Museums in Washington, D.C.


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Smithsonian American Art Museum

8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC 20004


National Gallery of Art

4th St NE & Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002


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National Portrait Gallery

8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC 20004


Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024


History Museums in Washington, D.C.


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International Spy Museum

800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004


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Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001


United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024


Science Museums in Washington, D.C.


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The National Air and Space Museum

Independence Ave SW & 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024


National Museum of Health and Medicine

6900 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20307


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National Museum of Natural History

1000 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004


Cultural Museums in Washington, D.C.


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National Museum of the American Indian

4th St SW & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024


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National Museum of Crime and Punishment

575 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004