SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS (continued) SEE & DO w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 950 Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-4600 africa.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of African art. Free admission. Tours for groups and visitors with disabilities. National Museum of African Art 8th & F St. NW (202) 633-8300 npg.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Introduces poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists who have influenced American history and culture. National Portrait Gallery The National Mall (202) 633-6440 festival.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Each summer the festival presents U.S. and global cultures through music, crafts, food and demonstrations. Smithsonian Folklife Festival BIKE/SEGWAY/SCOOTER TOURS & RENTALS 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (410) 259-8253 capitolexpresstours.com w DC Metro Area " Federal Triangle The Capitol Express, with a present fleet of nine cars, four 7-seaters and five 5-seaters, can accommodate a group of up to 53 passengers. Capitol Express Tours 1300 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 americanhistory.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Events here provide guests with the opportunity to see the Star-Spangled Banner and Indiana Jones’ hat and whip. National Museum of American History 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 633-7910 postalmuseum.si.edu/about/ host-an-event.html w Capitol Hill " Union Station Located next to Union Station and steps away from the U.S. Capitol and National Mall. Occupancy ranges from 20-1,100. National Postal Museum 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (866) 868-7774 si.edu/imax w National Mall " Smithsonian Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater. See what’s playing and locations online. Smithsonian IMAX® and Planetarium DC Cycling Concierge (202) 798-2453, (202) 445-4415 dccyclingconcierge.com w DC Metro Area Customized bicycle tours for your group or event. Each ride tailored to the interests, pace and needs of your clients, led by DC’s best bike guide. 1050 Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-1000 asia.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Admission is always free. Sharing the arts and cultures of Asia since 1923. Be part of #TheNext100. National Museum of Asian Art 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 633-7970 renwick.americanart.si.edu w Downtown " Farragut West Recently renovated gallery features one of the country’s finest collections of American craft. Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum GUIDE Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu/events w National Mall " Smithsonian, Federal Triangle Dazzle guests with the Gem Hall, Ocean Hall, Mammals Hall, live butterflies, Hall of Human Origins, Insect Zoo and IMAX theater (admission). National Museum of Natural History 8th & G St. NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a cocktail reception, this museum will make your event picture-perfect. 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-3030 smithsonianassociates.org w National Mall " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Smithsonian Special after-hours performances, lectures, films and tours. Consult The Associates magazine for activities or go online. Smithsonian American Art Museum 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-1000 si.edu/visit w National Mall " Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution Building (the Castle) is home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center and exhibitions on the scale and scope of the Smithsonian. Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services E-MILE: The Electric Ride 1012 14th St. NW (702) 919-0032 e-milerider.co w National Mall " McPherson Square Metro Center Why walk? Travel all over Washington, DC with our electric scooters! A great team bonding option for all your corporate meetings and events in DC. 998 Maine Ave. SW (202) 842-2453 unlimitedbiking.com w Southwest & The Wharf " L'Enfant Plaza Customized bike and Segway tours for private groups of any size. The most fun and efficient way to see the DC area. Smithsonian’s National Zoo Unlimited Biking 106 EVENT 3rd St. & Maryland Ave. SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Event spaces as diverse as its holdings and stunning views of the U.S. Capitol and the National Mall. Can accommodate events hosting 20 to 3,000. National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian Associates 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 nationalzoo.si.edu w Woodley Park " Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan Enjoy thousands of exotic animals and educational animal demonstrations on the Asia Trail, great cats, small mammals and many more. BOAT TOURS & RENTALS PL ANNING TOURS & SIGHTSEEING SELF GUIDED TOUR APPS Boating in DC Capitol Entertainment Services, Inc. 3629 18th St. NE (202) 636-9203 washington-dc-tours.com w DC Metro Area DC GPS tour guide app. Automatically plays the tour site audios and videos as you drive or walk past the tour sites using a smartphone. 3500 Water St. NW (202) 337-9642 boatingindc.com w Georgetown " Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU Enjoy your team-building activity on the water just like the Washington Capitals. Boating in DC offers private group rentals, tours and classes.
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