ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, 3rd Sublevel (202) 633-8700 discoverytheater.org w National Mall " Smithsonian National Museum of American History Known as America’s only National Park for the Perform-ing Arts. Three unique venues provide year-round, world-class performances across all genres. Ad Page 17 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1900 wolftrap.org w Virginia " West Falls Church-VT/UVA Wolf Trap Woodrow Wilson House Two outstanding collections of Asian art, plus works by 19th-and 20th-century American artists. Open daily 10AM–5:30PM, except Dec. 25. Free. 1050 Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-1000 freersackler.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 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 View authentic objects from the White House and elaborate gifts of state at this living textbook of “modern” American life in the 1920s. 2340 S St. NW (202) 387-4062 woodrowwilsonhouse.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle ATTRACTION PACKAGES The Sightseeing Pass * Hop-on, hop-off tours of DC aboard a fleet of new double-decker buses with informative and entertaining narration. North Bldg., 955 L’Enfant Plaza (844) 400-7277 sightseeingpass.com/ washington-dc w DC Metro Area " Union Station 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 Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden Visit the world’s largest natural history museum. Highlights include live butterflies, the Hope Diamond, Human Origins, the Ocean Hall and dinosaurs. Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu/events w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian 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 Air and Space Museum Explore one of the world’s largest collections of Indigenous objects, photographs and media from the Western Hemisphere. Open 10AM–5:30PM. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza National Portrait Gallery SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS Anacostia Community Museum This Smithsonian museum documents and interprets the effects of contemporary social and cultural issues on communi-ties. Free admission and parking. 1901 Fort Pl. SE (202) 633-4820 anacostia.si.edu w Anacostia " Anacostia The only national museum devoted to African American life, history and culture. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 nmaahc.si.edu w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Through visual arts, the museum tells the story of America through the individuals who have shaped its culture. 11:30AM–7PM daily, except Dec. 25. 8th & F St. NW (202) 633-8300 npg.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown 46 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE National Postal Museum Discovery Theater Offers more than 400 perfor-mances of 25 different programs representing varied topics and forms designed to educate and entertain young audiences. Dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of arts in Africa. Open daily 10AM–5:30PM, except Dec. 25. Free. 950 Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-4600 africa.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Engaging collection showcasing the history of the post. Planes, rare stamps, letters and more. Open daily 10AM–5:30PM, except Dec. 25. Free. Ad Page 5 & Map Insert 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 633-7910 postalmuseum.si.edu/about/ host-an-event.html w Capitol Hill " Union Station
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