Some of the nation’s most treasured documents (declarations, bills, and charters) are on display for all to view.
Panda-mania for kids of all ages (and the young at heart). No visit to D.C. is complete without a wander through the free animal park.
Galleries packed with Asian art, and James McNeill Whistler’s dazzling Peacock Room.
Tree-enclosed outdoor venue for free plays, concerts, and shows.
You may not be able to take a book home, but nearly anyone can register for a library card to peruse the hundreds of miles of bookshelves.
D.C.’s largest alfresco home to summer concerts, theater events, and workshops.
Often-edgy exhibitions of emerging artists with outdoor space and frequent events.
Home to the country’s only da Vinci, the NGA houses antiquity and modern art with everything in between. Take a break at the underground gelateria.
The outdoor garden offers towering modern sculptures, free summer jazz concerts, and skating and hot chocolate in the winter.
D.C.’s artistic temple hosts marquee touring performances, symphonies, and a free daily show at the Millennium Stage, all with Potomac River views.