SEE & DO SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS (Continued) w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METR O National Museum of American History * = SIGNATURE PARTNER National Postal Museum Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Two outstanding collections of Asian art, plus works by 19th-and 20th-century American artists. Open daily 10 am–5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Free. 1050 Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-1000 asia.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Explore the new wing, themed "The Nation We Build Together." See the Star-Spangled Banner and Indiana Jones' hat and whip. Daily programs. Free. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 americanhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 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 w Capitol Hill " Union Station Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden A free collection of modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining outdoor sculpture garden. Open daily, except Dec. 25. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-1000 hirshhorn.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Visit the world's largest natural history museum. Highlights include live butterflies, the Hope Diamond, Human Origins, the Ocean Hall and dinosaurs. Ad page 25 Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum Features one of the country’s finest collections of American craft. Open 10 am–5:30 pm. Free. 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 633-7970 renwick.americanart.si.edu w Downtown " Farragut West Smithsonian American Art Museum National Air and Space Museum Explore the achievements in aviation and space exploration through the museum’s iconic collection of airplanes, space-craft, rockets and telescopes. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-2214 airandspace.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza National Museum of the American Indian Explore native communities of the Western Hemisphere. Open 10 am–5:30 pm. Mitsitam Cafe open 11 am–3 pm daily, except Dec. 25. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza One of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. Open 11:30 am–7 pm. Free. Ad page 45 8th & G St. NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown National Museum of African Art National Portrait Gallery Dedicated to the collection, exhibition, 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 Through visual arts, the museum tells the story of America through the individuals who have shaped its 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 Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building The 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 Special after-hours perfor-mances, lectures, films, tours and 54 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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