Best things to do Washington (US)

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Visitors usually stay 25 min here.

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Visitors usually stay up to 2,5 hours here.

Free timed-entry passes are required. See our website for more details. The National Air and Space Museum’s building on the National Mall recently reopened with eight new galleries. Explore them all.

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Visitors usually stay 2-4 hours here.

Please note: New entrance/exit patterns. Main Entrance (Vehicles and Pedestrians): 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW Alternative Entrance (Pedestrians Only): Harvard Street Bridge The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute leads the Smithsonian's global efforts to save species, better understand ecosystems and train future generations of conservationists. Its two campuses are home to more than 2,000 animals, including critically endangered species.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members.

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Visitors usually stay up to 2,5 hours here.

The National Museum of American History empowers people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past. We collect artifacts of all kinds—from gowns to locomotives—to preserve an enduring record of our past for the American people.

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