SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS (continued) SEE & DO Open 10AM–5:30PM. 3rd St. & Maryland Ave. SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian Folklife Festival * 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. Independence Ave. SW between 4th & 6th (202) 633-2214 airandspace.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery National Museum of African American History and Culture 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 " Smithsonian Through visual arts, the museum tells the story of America through the individuals who have shaped its culture. Open 11:30AM–7PM daily, except Dec. 25. 8th & F St. NW (202) 633-8300 npg.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown 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 Postal Museum National Museum of African Art 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 Engaging collection showcasing the history of the post. Planes, rare stamps, letters and more. Open daily 10 AM–5:30PM, except Dec. 25. Free. Ad page 28 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 633-7910 postalmuseum.si.edu w Capitol Hill " Union Station 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. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (866) 868-7774, (866) 868-7774 si.edu/imax w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum National Museum of American History This free museum showcases national treasures like the Star-Spangled Banner and special exhibits on girlhood and religion. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 americanhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian GUIDE Features one of the country’s finest collections of American craft. Open 10AM–5:30PM. Free. 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 633-7970 renwick.americanart.si.edu w Downtown " McPherson Square The historic Castle is the oldest of the 17 Smithsonian museums in the DC area. Open daily 8:30AM– 5:30PM, except Dec. 25. Free. 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-1000 si.edu/visit w National Mall " Smithsonian Smithsonian's National Zoo Smithsonian American Art Museum VISIT ORS National Museum of Natural History OFFICIAL Visit the world’s largest natural history museum. Highlights include live butterflies, the Hope Diamond, Human Origins, the Ocean Hall and dinosaurs. Ad page 42 Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian One of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. Open 11:30AM–7PM. Free. Ad page 43 8th & G St. NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown 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 TOURS & SIGHTSEEING AUDIO TOUR DOWNLOADS BARDEUM Tours Smithsonian Associates National Museum of the American Indian 70 Explore one of the world’s largest collections of Indigenous objects, photographs and media from the Western Hemisphere. Special after-hours performanc-es, lectures, films, tours and classes. Consult The Associate magazine in Smithsonian shops for monthly activities. 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-3030 smithsonianassociates.org w National Mall " Smithsonian Don’t just see the sites, step inside their stories. Audiovisual tours by bestselling authors. Your phone; your schedule. Be educated and entertained. bardeum.com/washington-dc-tours w National Mall
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