ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, U.S. Dept. of Commerce Bldg. (202) 208-1631 nps.gov/whho w Downtown " Farragut West, McPherson Square Features many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families and social events. White House Visitor Center 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, 3rd Sub-level, S. Dillon Ripley Center (202) 633-8700 discoverytheater.org w National Mall " Smithsonian Offering more than 400 performances of 25 different programs: music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, interactive events and original dramas. Discovery Theater 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 Zenith Gallery 1429 Iris St. NW (202) 783-2963 zenithgallery.com w Upper Northwest Premiere source for contemporary fine art in Washington, DC. ATTRACTIONS PACKAGES Great Falls Travel (202) 534-0796 greatfallstravel.com w National Mall Receptive group tour operator offering engaging, customized DC experiences. Their expert tour planning and guide services sets them apart. 955 L'Enfant Plaza North Building (844) 400-7277 sightseeingpass.com/ washington-dc w DC Metro Area " Union Station Hop-on, hop-off tours of DC aboard a fleet of new double-decker buses with informative and entertaining narration. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-1000 hirshhorn.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Collection of international modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining sculpture garden. Changing exhibitions. Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden 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 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 The Sightseeing Pass National Air and Space Museum, 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-2340 airandspace.si.edu/support/ host-event w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza See many of history’s icons of flight: the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit and much more. National Air and Space Museum Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW (202) 633-1000 naturalhistory.si.edu/events w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian Dazzle guests with the Gem Hall, Ocean Hall, Mammals Hall, live butterflies, Hall of Human Origins, and Insect Zoo. National Museum of Natural History 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 Virgin Experience Gifts (303) 381-1715 virginexperiencegifts.com w DC Metro Area A leading provider of experience gifts in the US. GUIDE PL ANNING SMITHSONIAN 1901 Fort Pl. SE (202) 633-4820 anacostia.si.edu w Anacostia " Anacostia Features changing exhibitions and programs on the effect of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on communities. 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. Chantilly, VA (703) 572-4118 airandspace.si.edu w Virginia " Wiehle-Reston East Aviation and space artifacts in a hangar-like setting, including a Concorde, the B-29 Enola Gay and Space Shuttle Enterprise. Observation tower. IMAX. National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 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 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. Smithsonian American Art Museum Smithsonian Associates Anacostia Community Museum 1400 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 nmaahc.si.edu w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian The only national museum devoted to African American life, history and culture. National Museum of African American History and Culture 1300 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 latino.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Advancing the representation, understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the US. Operating out of the American History Museum. National Museum of the American Latino 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-3030 smithsonianassociates.org w National Mall Special after-hours performances, lectures, films and tours. Consult The Associates magazine for activities or go online. 106 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 EVENT
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