SEE & DO w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS (continued) National Air and Space Museum 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza National Portrait Gallery Learn about aviation, astronomy and space exploration through the Spirit of St. Louis , the Apollo 11 command module, satellites and more. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-2214 airandspace.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza The story continues. Explore the vast collection including Space Shuttle Discovery and an SR-71 Blackbird. 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 572-4118 airandspace.si.edu w Virginia Tells the stories of people who have influenced American history and culture. 11:30 am– 7 pm daily, except Dec. 25. 8th & F St. NW (202) 633-8300 npg.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown The Arts and Industries Building is currently closed to the public, and has reopened for special events only. 900 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-2020 si.edu/museums/ arts-and-industries-building w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian Associates National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center National Postal Museum National Museum of African Art Engaging collection showcasing the history of the post. Planes, rare stamps, letters and more. Open daily 10 am–5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Free. Ad on Map Insert 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 633-4738 postalmuseum.si.edu/about/ co-host-an-event.html w Capitol Hill " Union Station Special after-hours performances, lectures, films, tours and classes. Consult the ASSOCIATE magazine in Smithsonian shops for monthly activities. 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-3030 smithsonianassociates.si.edu w National Mall Smithsonian Folklife Festival Each summer the Festival presents U.S. and global cultures through music, crafts, food and demonstrations. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. The National Mall (202) 633-6440 • festival.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Dedicated to the collection, exhi-bition, conservation and study of arts in Africa. Open daily, 10 am– 5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Free. 950 Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-4600 • africa.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian National Zoological Park National Museum of American History Explore the new innovation wing, see the Star-Spangled Banner and Dorothy's Ruby Slippers. Daily programs. Free. 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 americanhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Thousands of exotic animals, educational animal demonstra-tions, the Asia Trail (where our giant pandas live!) and many other exhibits. Free. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 nationalzoo.si.edu w Woodley Park " Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Smithsonian IMAX ® and Planetarium Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum National Museum of Natural History Visit the world's largest natural history museum. Highlights include live butterflies, the Hope Diamond, Human Origins, the Ocean Hall and dinosaurs. Ad page 21 Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian; Federal Triangle Features one of the country's finest collections of American craft. 10 am–5:30 pm. Free. Ad page 55 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 633-7970 renwick.americanart.si.edu w Downtown " Farragut West Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77-ft. digital dome theater! See what's playing and locations on the website. Ad page 21 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (866) 868-7774 si.edu/imax w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Smithsonian American Art Museum National Museum of the American Indian Explore Native communities of the Western Hemisphere in exhibits showing history and contemporary life. Open 10 am– 5:30 pm daily, except Dec. 25. One of the largest and most in-clusive collections of American art in the world. Open 11:30 am–7 pm. Free. Ad page 55 8th & G St. NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown The only national museum devoted to African American life, history and culture. (202) 633-1000 nmaahc.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian; Federal Triangle Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services The historic Castle is the oldest of the 17 Smithsonian museums in the DC area. Open daily, 8:30 am–5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Free. 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-1000 • si.edu/visit w National Mall " Smithsonian 54 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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