Suggestions for Museum near Penn Quarter, Washington
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8.9Art Museum • $$$$ •800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW), Washington
Steven A. • February 8, 2015One of my favorite museums in DC--open until 7, not as many tourists thanks to its location off the Mall, great modern art collection, airy courtyard.
L K. • January 28, 2017Magnificent collection of both modern art and portraits. The variety of styles, people, and stories makes for an excellent museum day.
8.3Museum •700 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington
Taylor N. • July 25, 2013Line gets super long on busy days! Highly recommend getting a reservation for a timed visit.
William S. • April 29, 2022Very nice museum, with some of the most important archives in history. Any history buff will enjoy. Even the Magna Carta is here!
9.56th St and Constitution Ave NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington
Stephanie R. • September 26, 2015Great way to get out of the heat in the summer! Cool, quiet, and relaxing
9.2Art Museum •Constitution Ave NW (at Madison Dr NW), Washington
Mark B. • June 26, 2015Fantastic museum. Free to the public. Lots of oils, water colors and sculptures from lots of the Masters.Great collection in beautiful setting. Can be a maze so definitely take a map or the audio tour
CJ N. • August 12, 2010Great gift shop with a very interesting selection of. Architecture and Design books.
9.3Science Museum • $$$$ •1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington
Kiley K. • December 9, 2016THIS PLACE IS AMAZING great gift shops and prices. Large and lots to see very fun
9.0Art Museum •Constitution Ave NW (4th St. NW), Washington
Sarah K. • March 2, 2013Can't complain about the food! Nice selection of international cuisine (and more "American" things). Great for a brunch or lunch in a nice space, thought it could very well be loud when busy.
Victoria H. • December 27, 2012There are usually alot of people crowding the elephant, go to the second floor balcony to get a great view.
Jess Z. • August 12, 2012A great air-conditioned and daylit space for hot or lousy weather. Big marble bench/planters you can climb on and tables and chairs. A pricy but good cafe, and a sometimes-on splash fountain.
8.5Science Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington
Brandy P. • July 18, 2012During the summer go in the evening after 5. The museum is open until 7:30, and you can usually find free parking on Madison right in front of the museums!
Rafael N. • August 5, 2018N.B.: the museum closes at 5, NOT 5:45. The latter is the closing time for the RESEARCH archives.
Aaron S. • May 13, 2015This was fantastic! Not much to see in the house. Originals are in Chicago. Nice feature on Abe's hat, flag, his coat.
8.6Science Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington
Greg D. • August 3, 2015The entry fee is worth it. Amazing place
8.3History Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at 10th Street NW), Washington
6.9History Museum •800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at National Archives), Washington
John H. • July 16, 2015Lots of interesting things to see here. Give yourself between 30 minutes and an hour to see everything in the vault.
Ting • February 25, 2016If u have to choose either this or the IMAX shows, no doubt this should be it. Free educational screening on stars and planets on selected mornings at 10.30am. Totally worth the ticket price. Amazing!
9.2Science Museum • $$$$ •6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington
Carmen Y. • October 25, 2016One of my favorite museums ever! Fun, interesting and interactive.
8.8Art Museum •700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington
Lenny G. • July 13, 2019Wonderful gallery space and design with an emphasis on taking you through a history of Modern Art. Worth checking out.
8.6History Museum •1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington
Oscar F. • March 11, 2016Great place to start cafe and wifi available here. Clean restrooms and maps of all sorts to start your adventure. There's people to help answer questions and also gift shops.
9.1History Museum • $$$$ •1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington
Lynn R. • January 14, 2011Gift shop is amazing....Great chackas for history buffs....or parents, grand-parents!
8.8Science Museum •National Air and Space Museum, Washington
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum • April 9, 2013We often have safe solar telescopes setup outside to view sunspots and other features on the Sun. Check our calendar for evening stargazing events.
John H. • July 16, 2015Constitution is in better shape than the declaration of independence. Be prepared for long lines on busy days. Get there early.
John N. • April 1, 2014Small but lovely museum, and blissfully uncrowded compared to most others. Signs do a better job of telling you what you're looking at than museums with more familiar subjects.
8.3Art Museum •1250 New York Ave NW (at 13th St NW), Washington
Katie O. • November 10, 2010Absolutely gorgeous inside - great place for an inexpensive lunch in a classy atmosphere!
7.230. Sant Ocean Hall
Science Museum •Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington
NMNH Social Media Team • August 11, 2010Find your blue at the Ocean Portal.
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