U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Located south of Independence Ave., SW. between 14th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th St.). There is an entrance also on 14th Street, next to the Bureau of Engraving. Open daily from 10AM to 5:30PM. Closed only on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day. Please allow between 1.5 - 3 hours for your visit.
Year-round, no tickets are necessary for entering the Museum building, or for visiting Daniel’s Story, special exhibitions, the interactive Wexner Learning Center, or using other Museum resources.
However, during certain high volume times of the year, free timed entry passes are required to begin the self-guided tour of the Museum's Permanent Exhibition. To obtain a timed entry pass, go directly to the museums’ entrance on the day of your visit or call 800-400-9373 for advance tickets.
Groups of 40 or more people are required to schedule their visit to the Permanent Exhibition, however, no reservations are needed for group visits to Daniel's Story. (The Permanent Exhibition is recommended for ages 11+ and Daniel's Story is recommended for ages 8+).
For more information please click here or call 202-488-0400.
Closest Metro: Smithsonian (use the exit at 12th and Independence Avenue)
Locations are varied.
The Smithsonian is a collection of 14 museums and sites in the Washington, DC area.
Most Museums are open daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, except December 25th.
Admission to all museums is free.
For more information please click here.
Telephone: 202-633-1000 (voice) or 202.633.5285 (TTY)
800 F Street, NW.
There is a fee for admission. The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On occasion, the Museum closes for private events earlier than regular visiting hours. Hours vary. To see the schedule please click here.
For more information please click here or call 866-779-6873 or 202-393-7798.
Closest Metro: Gallery Place (exit at either 7th & F Streets or 9th & G Streets)
Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln Museum
Located on 10th St between E and F Streets, NW
The Lincoln Museum schedule for daytime programming varies from day to day. Please check the schedule for the month and day you wish to visit at http://www.fordstheatre.org/home/plan-your-visit/daytime-visits-fords-theatre. Tours at the theatre are self guided. Fifteen minute historical talks are presented at fifteen past the hour except from 12 - 2PM.
Because Ford’s Theatre also functions as an active stage with live performances there are times when the theatre will be closed to the public. Matinees usually take place on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, although rehearsals can take place at any time of day.
For performance information please click here.
Closest Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Place
401 F St, NW, between 4th and 5th Streets.
Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation. Open Monday through Saturday from 10AM - 5PM, and Sundays 11AM - 5PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. On rare occasions, the Museum may close for a special event. 45-minute, walk-in, public tours are offered Monday through Wednesday at 12:30PM, and Thursday through Sunday at 11:30AM, 12:30PM, and 1:30PM.
Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation by emailing the group coordinator (fees may apply).
For more information call (202) 272-2448 or click here.
Wheelchair access is available through the G Street entrance.
Closest Metro: Judiciary Square
Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
1776 D Street, NW. Two blocks from the White House.
Admission is free. Open Monday through Friday from 9:30AM - 4PM and Saturday 9AM - 5PM. Groups of 10 or more are asked to notify the museum of their planned visit at 202-879-3341 or via email.
Free, 45-minute, guided tours are on the hour and half-hour Monday through Friday 10 AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 4:30 PM. For groups of 10 or more people, reservations are required for a guided tour (there is a fee for reserving the group guided tour).
For more information call (202) 879-3341 or click here.
Closest Metro: Farragut West
National Geographic Society Museum at Explorers Hall
17th and M Streets, NW
Admission is free. No guided tours are available. Open Monday through Saturday from 9AM – 5PM, and Sunday 10AM – 5PM.
For more information call (202) 857-7588 or click here.
Closest Metro: Farragut North
National Mall between 3rd and 7th streets at Constitution Avenue, NW
Admission is free. Open Monday through Saturday from 10AM – 5PM, and Sundays 11AM – 6PM.
Audio Tours are available, depending on the exhibit, from 10:30AM - 3:30PM.
Groups larger than 10 need to call to reserve tours at (202) 842-6592.
For more information please click here.
Closest Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial
2401 Foxhall Road, NW
Near American University
There is a fee for admission and reservations are required for weekday visits. No reservations are needed on Saturdays from 10 AM - 4 PM and optional guided tours are given at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
To make reservations call 202-338-3552 or email Kreeger Visitor Services by clicking here.
For more information please click here.
For more information about school visits click here.
Closest Metro: Tenleytown
Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
Between the Cleveland Park and Van Ness neighborhoods on the edge of Rock Creek Park.
There is a fee for admission. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM and reservations are not necessary during these days. However, on spring weekends daily availability may be limited so advance reservations will guarantee entrance.
Hillwood is closed during the month of January and most national holidays.
Advance reservations are required for Sunday visitation.
Advance reservations may be made for Tuesday - Sunday by calling 202-686-5807 (leave your name and number and a reservations representative will return your call by the next business day).
Group Tours of 10 or more people may choose from a variety of options, including self-guided tours with free audio tours or guided tours. For group inquiries please call 202-686-5807 or click here.
Visitors should plan to spend at least 3 hours here.
The Café serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM. Royal tea starts at 2:30 PM. The Café closes at 4:30 PM. On select Sundays the Café is open from 1 - 4:30 PM.
For more information please click here.
Closest Metro: Van Ness/UDC
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum
700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Directly across the street from the Pentagon City Mall at the corner of Army Navy Drive and Hayes Street.
Admission is free. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Please allow at least an hour tour to see the exhibits. Groups of 15 or more, please call ahead to make reservations. Due to the design of the exhibits, public group tours of the DEA Museum and Visitors Center will be broken up into groups of 40 or less.
The museum is designed for guests 10+ years and older. Middle school, high school, and other groups are encouraged to visit the museum. The DEA Museum staff offers programs and tours for school and community groups. For more information on these programs, please call the Museum weekdays between 9 AM and 5 PM.
To make group reservations call 202-307-3463.
For more information please call 202-307-3463 or click here.
Closest Metro: Pentagon City
