SMITHSONIAN (continued) w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 1100 Jeff erson Dr SW, 3rd Sublevel, S Dillon Ripley Center (202) 633-8700 discoverytheater.org w National Mall " Smithsonian Off ering more than 400 perfor-mances of 25 diff erent programs: music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, interactive events and original dramas. Discovery Theater 950 Independence Ave SW (202) 633-4600 africa.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Devoted to the collection, exhibi-tion, conservation, and study of African art. Free admission. Tours for groups and visitors with disabilities. National Museum of African Art and steps away from the U.S. Cap-itol and National Mall. Occupancy ranges from 20-1,100. 1050 Independence Ave SW (202) 633-1000 asia.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Two outstanding collections of Asian art including contemporary artworks from Asia and works by 19th-and 20th-century American artists. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 14th St & Constitution Ave NW (202) 633-1000 americanhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Events here provide guests with the opportunity to see the Star-Spangled Banner and Indiana Jones' hat and whip. Ad page 5 National Museum of American History 1700 Pennsylvania Ave NW (202) 633-7970 renwick.americanart.si.edu w Downtown " Farragut West Recently renovated gallery fea-tures one of the country's finest collections of American craft . Ad on Inside Front Cover Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (202) 633-1000 nmaahc.si.edu w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian The only national museum devoted to African American life, history and culture. 7th St & Independence Ave SW (202) 633-1000 hirshhorn.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Collection of international modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining sculpture garden. Changing exhibitions. Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden Constitution Ave at 10th St NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian Dazzle guests with the Gem Hall, Ocean Hall, Mammals Hall, live butterflies, Hall of Human Origins, Insect Zoo, and IMAX theater (admission). Ad page 7 National Museum of Natural History 8th & G St NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Whether you're planning an intimate dinner or a cocktail reception, this museum will make your event picture-perfect. Ad page 13 Smithsonian American Art Museum 1000 Jeff erson Dr SW (202) 633-1000 si.edu/visit w National Mall " Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution Building (the Castle) is home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center and exhibitions on the scale and scope of the Smithsonian. Ad page 65 Smithsonian Offi ce of Visitor Services Smithsonian Associates 6th St & Independence Ave SW (202) 633-2340 airandspace.si.edu/spevents w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Many of history's icons of flight: the original Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis , SpaceShipOne , the Apollo 11 command module and a lunar rock. Ad page 63, Back Cover National Air and Space Museum National Museum of the American Indian 1100 Jeff erson Dr SW (202) 633-3030 smithsonianassociates.si.edu w National Mall Special aft er-hours performances, lectures, films and tours. Consult The Associates magazine for activities or go online. 3001 Connecticut Ave NW (202) 633-1000 nationalzoo.si.edu w Woodley Park " Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Enjoy thousands of exotic animals and educational animal demonstrations on the Asia Trail, Great Cats, Small Mammals and many more. Smithsonian's National Zoo 4th St & Independence Ave SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Learn about Native communities throughout the Western Hemi-sphere. See films on the Native experience and programs on Native music, dance and art. National Portrait Gallery 8th & F St NW (202) 633-8300 npg.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Introduces poets and presi-dents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists who have influenced American history and culture. Ad page 13 The National Mall (202) 633-6440 festival.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Each summer the festival presents U.S. and global cultures through music, craft s, food and demonstrations. Celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. Smithsonian Folklife Festival ★ TOURS & SIGHTSEEING AUDIO TOUR DOWNLOADS Capitol Entertainment Services, Inc. National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy Chantilly, VA (703) 572-4118 airandspace.si.edu/spevents w Virginia Aviation and space artifacts in a hangar-like setting, including a Concorde, the B-29 Enola Gay and Space Shuttle Enterprise . Observation tower and IMAX. Ad page 76, Back Cover 2 Massachusetts Ave NE (202) 633-4738 postalmuseum.si.edu/about/ co-host-an-event.html w Capitol Hill " Union Station Located next to Union Station National Postal Museum 6th St & Independence Ave SW (866) 868-7774 si.edu/imax w National Mall " Smithsonian Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77-ft . digital dome theater! See what's playing and locations online. Smithsonian IMAX and Planetarium ® 3629 18th St NE (202) 636-9203 washington-dc-tours.com w DC Metro Area A walking/driving tour app with GPS tour guide that automatically plays the tour site audio as you pass the tour sites using a smart phone. BIKE, SEGWAY TOURS & RENTALS 955 L'Enfant Plaza North Building SW (202) 842-2453, (866) 736-8224 bikeandrolldc.com w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Off ers customized bike and Segway tours for private groups of any size. Our tours are the most fun and eff icient way to see the DC area. Bike and Roll Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave NW 114 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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