SMITHSONIAN (continued) SEE & DO National Museum of African Art (202) 633-8300 npg.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW (202) 633-1000 hirshhorn.si.edu w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium 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 National Postal Museum 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 National Air and Space Museum, 650 Jefferson Dr. SW (866) 868-7774, (866) 868-7774 si.edu/imax w National Mall " Smithsonian National Museum of American History This free museum showcases national treasures like the Star-Spangled Banner and special exhibits on American entertainment and transportation. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 americanhistory.si.edu Engaging collection showcasing the history of the post. Planes, rare stamps, letters and more. Open daily 10AM–5:30PM, except Dec. 25. Free. Ad on page 73 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 633-7910 postalmuseum.si.edu w Capitol Hill " Union Station Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum w National Mall National Air and Space Museum " L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian w National Mall Explore the achievements in aviation and space exploration through the museum’s iconic collection of airplanes, spacecraft, rockets and telescopes. 650 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-2214 airandspace.si.edu National Museum of Natural History " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian 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 National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 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 Downtown " Farragut West Smithsonian American Art Museum One of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. Open 11:30AM–7PM. Free. Ad on page 35 8th & G St. NW (202) 633-8534 americanart.si.edu w National Mall GUIDE Aviation and space artifacts in a hangar-like setting, including a Concorde, the B-29 Enola Gay and Space Shuttle Enterprise. Observation tower. IMAX. 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 572-4118 airandspace.si.edu National Museum of the American Indian " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian VISIT ORS " Washington Dulles International Airport w Virginia Explore one of the world’s largest collections of Indigenous objects, photographs and media from the Western Hemisphere. Open 10AM–5:30PM. 3rd St. & Maryland Ave. SW (202) 633-6644 americanindian.si.edu w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Smithsonian Associates w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza National Museum of the American Latino Features exhibitions and programs on U.S. Latino history and culture. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 latino.si.edu 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 Special after-hours performances, 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 Castle Smithsonian’s signature building and Visitor Center. Closed for renovations but will temporarily reopen spring of 2026 for the 250th celebrations. 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW (202) 633-2020 si.edu/specialevents/ smithsoniancastle OFFICIAL w National Mall w National Mall " Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery 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 " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian w National Mall " Smithsonian 62
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