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Anyone in DC can tap into the city’s creative heartbeat, you just need to know where to look.

Whether you become inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods with bustling shops and cafes, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. Subscribe to a podcast that’s recorded live from your hotel. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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Southwest & The Wharf

ARTECHOUSE

At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st century art experience to the nation's capital.

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Foggy Bottom

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

Book your meeting at the Nation's Cultural Center

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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Downtown

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Ameri...

Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

Due to construction, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will be temporarily closed as we reimagine our Base Camp experience.

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U Street

9:30 Club

Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro stop

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Woodley Park

Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservat...

Enjoy thousands of exotic animals

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls

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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D

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National Mall

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Located between 14th St. and Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW (formerly 15th St

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Downtown

The National Theatre

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the historic National is one of America's oldest, continually-operating theaters.

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

National Gallery of Art East Building - Museum on the National Mall - Washington, DC
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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

Explore modern artworks in this stunningly beautiful free museum on ...

Renwick Gallery
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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

Venture off the National Mall to these knowledge centers for a uniqu...

Inside National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

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Grab A Seat: Washington, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

Grandfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Mural by Aniekan Udofia
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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

A couple looks at a colorful painting at the Phillips Collection.
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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

Whether during Pride or year-round, visitors and locals can embrace ...

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The Best City to Visit in 2025

Washington, DC shines with can’t-miss events, new exhibits and prais...

Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isaac Mizrahi in Concert

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"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

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National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

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Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

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National Mall

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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Eckington Flea

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National Mall

In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

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Dupont Circle

Essex Hemphill: Take care of your blessings

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Petworth

Bourbon and Bluegrass 2025

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Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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Georgetown

History of Black Georgetown

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U Street

U Streets Jazzed Up Cocktail Tour

Now - Apr 30, 2027

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Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Arundel Mills

Now - May 15, 2027

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Mount Vernon Square

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

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Logan Circle

Logan Circle Walking Tour

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

Now - Jun 01, 2025

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Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

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National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

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Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

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Downtown

DC Latinx Pride

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