Go to one of their free tours! You get to see all three historical theatres, the president's boxes and the incredible pieces of art all around. Fun & knowledgeable tour guides.
President Obama and the First Lady celebrated the 2012 Kennedy Center Honorees, including Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin. Read more.
The Kennedy Center, which first opened in 1971, has 9 stages, 2 of which are Millennium Stages located in the Great Foyer that house free performances every day of the year. Watch video for more info. Read more.
Amazing collection of art and special exhibits!
Opened in 1941, this museum, founded by financier Andrew Mellon, has some 116,000 works of Western art dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Absolutely fantastic!
Excellent museum and a lot to take in. You will need at least 2 days to see everything.
President Obama delivered remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the future Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Read more.
Friday night summer concerts are a blast. Free, on the waterfront and just plain beautiful views make this a must destination during the DC summer months.
Free concerts every Friday May 4th-Sept 14, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Food/drink available for purchase or bring a picnic. Best way to start the weekend!
Make sure to walk behind the ridiculously awesome waterfall. Also chill on the boardwalk next to the Anacostia and revel in the fact that there's finally a waterfront park in DC worth going to.
Wonderful experience. Different than most of exhibitions. You won’t regret your visit.
See the Ghost Clock.
Perhaps the most conquerable of all the Smithsonians, this small but delightful museum of American arts and decorative crafts is a sea of calm. Read more.
If you're looking for old school DC nature and majesty then RCP is what you seek. Carving through the city like an artery from Mother Nature, it has everything: parks, paths, and solitude. Enjoy!
The deer r no longer afraid! Watch out for the foxes!
Run the hill that descends from Calvert, just by Open City cafe. Do it many times, many times---at least five. Set a goal of passing at least one biker on the way up.
Excellent museum. Full of history that can’t be done in one trip. Come visit in September.
Big airy space where you can mentally and emotionally prepare yourself for all the exhibits
Wow. I'm blown away by this museum. I'm having a hard time staving off tears.
Really cool movie theater! There’s a bar in front, and their popcorn is amazing.
Boutique movie theater. Expect intimate theaters, reserved seating and thickly cushioned and extra-wide chairs. Make sure to check out the bar before or after your movie.
Great cocktail specials at the bar 🍸
One of the best places in the world to see dinosaurs. It's also the most popular museum in D.C. for families, so get there early to avoid the crowds. Read more.
Go to the dinosaurs
The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.
Great museum, very interesting and lot of thing to watch!
Originally called the National Air Museum when it was formed on August 12, 1946 by an act of Congress, some pieces in the National Air and Space Museum collection date back to 1876.
Visit the NASA sponsored exhibit "Moving Beyond Earth" which through interactive displays and artifacts will highlight our moving into space, living and working there, and then envisioning our future. Read more.
Excellent quality museum. Made of three buildings - wear comfy shoes. Could stay all day. Extensive stationery selection in gift shop.
Salvador Dali's "Last Supper" with a blonde semi-transparent Jesus-- a rare work, even for the NGA. Read more.
Find the East Tower room and sit in front of Rothko's black paintings.
Spectacular sculpture!
1984 addition. Sculptor Frederick E. Hart was former apprentice to master carver of Washington National Cathedral. Hart took 3rd place in competition for original memorial. More site info via<LINK> Read more.
Great memorial
Love this museum specially the modern part. One of the better art museum in the city.
check out the actual photo of Abraham Lincoln in the presidents gallery.
Patent Office Building was built between 1836-1867. It served as a temporary barracks and hospital during the Civil War and was the site of Lincoln’s 2nd inaugural ball.
Watched the show Journey to the Stars here. Beautifully displayed in the dome theatre.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 AM, a Smithsonian Astronomer leads a complementary lecture using the digital dome exploring the night sky called "The Stars Tonight"; tickets free!
Saw the Black Hole movie here... a little disappointed in the quality of the visual... the film is cool, of course, but I guess I'm spoiled by my HDTV.
So many great exhibits here! Possibly the best museum in DC that features all aspects of American history such as the military past and present, show business, entertainment, and just so much more.
When on a guided tour of a history museum, at every civilization, ask whether the men of that era ever had an overpowering urge to dress as a woman and be caressed by a big, strong man.
Recently renovated and FREE (like all Smithsonian museums), our favorite stops are the World War II exhibit and Julia Child's kitchen and...
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