SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS (continued) SEE & DO National Portrait Gallery magazine in Smithsonian shops for monthly activities. 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-3030 smithsonianassociates.org w National Mall " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center, L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art 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 National Postal Museum Smithsonian Folklife Festival * National Museum of American History 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 Engaging collection showcas-ing the history of the post. Planes, rare stamps, letters and more. Open daily 10 am–5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Free. Ad page 51 and on Map Insert 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 633-4738 postalmuseum.si.edu/ about/co-host-an-event.html w Capitol Hill " Union Station Experience music, dance, foodways and other living traditions from around the world at this celebration of various cultures. The National Mall (202) 633-6440, festival.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian IMAX ® and Planetarium National Museum of Natural History Visit the world's largest natural history museum. Highlights in-clude 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/events 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 Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and plan-etarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater. See what’s playing and locations online. Ad page 51 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (866) 868-7774, si.edu/imax w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services Smithsonian American Art Museum National Museum of the American Indian OFFICIAL Explore one of the world’s larg-est collections of Indigenous objects, photographs and media from the Western Hemi-sphere. Open 10 am–5:30 pm. Ad page 55 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 39 8th & G St. NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown 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 Smithsonian's National Zoo Smithsonian Associates Special after-hours performanc-es, lectures, films, tours and classes. Consult The Associate Thousands of exotic animals, educational animal demonstra-tions, the Asia Trail (where the 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 48 VISITORS GUIDE No matter the season, you’ll always remember your visit to Howard County. Visit Howar w ard war ar d County Maryland VisitHowardCounty.com 1-800-288-TRIP (8747)
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