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Natural History Museum

Dedicated to showcasing the natural wonders of the world such as plants, animals, rocks, and even gems including the Hope Diamond. Watch a tarantula feeding and view the largest elephant ever found in the world. The kids will love the hands-on Discovery Room or the popular Dinosaur Hall with skeletons over 90-feet tall.

Smithsonian Castle Information Center

Located in the famous “castle” Smithsonian building, this is where visitors can get information about the Smithsonian’s 19 museums.

African Art Museum

The National Museum of African Art is devoted to the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa. This museum highlights art representing various regions and cultures of the African continent.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The newest museum on the Mall, the NMAAHC seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience. Due to high popularity, please consult website to obtain timed tickets for this museum

Freer Gallery of Art

These galleries, focusing primarily on Asian art and artifacts, reopens this October with new exhibit space and works of art.

Hirshhorn Museum

This museum and sculpture garden is one of the world’s leading institutions of international modern and contemporary art. The drum shaped building exhibits pieces from the late 19th century to the present day.

American Indian Museum

The first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Housed in a unique underground building, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery maintains a collection of Asian art, from the ancient to the contemporary. The gallery opened in 1987 with a gift of nearly 1000 artworks from collector Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987).

The S. Dillon Ripley International Gallery

The International Gallery is home to a revolving and exciting array of visiting exhibitions. Check the information desk in the Castle for show information. Enter at the copper-domed kiosk on Jefferson Drive next to the Castle.

Air and Space Museum

The most popular of the Smithsonian museums, the Air and Space maintains the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft with some 50,000 artifacts that range from Saturn V rockets to jetliners to space helmets.