11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends through Sept. 3
Closed Dec. 25
Admission is free

Located in the Anacostia neighborhood, this museum examines, documents, and interprets the impact of historical and contemporary social issues on urban communities.

Dynamic rotating exhibitions explore various aspects of urban community life, including modernization, cultural encounters, environmental change, gentrification, employment, and globalization.

Anacostia Community Museum

The museum is open Friday–Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 
All visitors ages two and older are required to wear a face covering. 

The National Museum of American History is home to more than 1.8 million objects and more than three shelf-miles of archival collections. 

National Museum of American History

Saturday & Sunday 1pm- 4pm

ALL OF ARLINGTON HISTORY from Native Americans to 9/11 in a self-guided tour of a series of exhibits.
HISTORIC SCHOOLROOM: The museum is housed in the oldest existing schoolhouse in the county. Built in 1891. You can see what a schoolroom would have looked like back then. Ring the schoolbell!
The Hume School has a unique history as a school and as a museum in Arlington.  See a video recorded in May 2021 discussing its history and AHS plans for the future. 

Arlington Historical Museum

Monday - Sunday  10AM – 10PM
Last session begins at 9pm

Sssions are every 30 minutes and last for 60 minutes. Please arrive on time.

ADMISSION: $25
Children (4-15): $17
Children (under 4): Free
Students & Seniors (65+): $20
Military & First Responders: $20
Weekday Family Pack: $75

A pioneer in the field of innovative digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it through innovative technology-driven exhibitions and experiences. ​​

Artechouse

Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free, and there's something for everyone.

The Museum collects, preserves, and shares the stories of America’s connection to drugs, including public policy, federal drug law enforcement, and the work of Drug Enforcement Administration employees around the world. Its all-new, innovative learning environment includes interactives, artifacts, and displays that engage every guest in the science and history of drug misuse prevention. Captivating educational programs and hands-on activities also inspire visitors to become Agents of Change in their communities.

DEA Museum 

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25
Admission is free

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art includes the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The Freer Gallery houses one of the premier collections of Asian art, with objects dating from Neolithic times to the early 20th century, as well as the world's most important collection of works by James McNeill Whistler.



Freer Gallery of Art

Free Admission
Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Closed Mondays through Wednesdays)
Sculpture Garden open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Passes are not required.

Enter from the National Mall

Hirshhorn Museum

Monday - Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 9am-7pm
Sunday 9am-6pm
Adult (13-64) - $26.95
Youth (7-12) - $16.95
Child (6 and under) - FREE (ticket required)
Senior  / Military / Law Enforcement /
Intelligence Community / College Student (with valid ID) - $23.95
Members - FREE: BECOME A MEMBER NOW!

The Museum's mission is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way. 
It provides a context for understanding the important role intelligence has played in history and continues to play today.

International Spy Museum

The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Timed Entry Passes are currently required to visit The Kreeger Museum. 
Suggested Donation
Adults: $10
Students/Seniors/Military: $8
Children Under 12: Free
Members: Free

Kreeger Museum

Wednesday through Monday. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Members and Groups Receive Early Entry. 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday through Saturday
Please note that early entry is not available on Sundays.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Closes at 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Adult Online $19.99 Walk Up$24.99
Seniors, Military, First Responders, and Students Online $19.99 Walk Up $19.99
Youth (Ages 5–17) Online $13.99 Walk Up $14.99
Child (Ages 4 and under) Free


Museum of the Bible

One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall.
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Open every day except December 25
Free timed-entry passes required.  All visitors, regardless of age, must have a pass to enter the Museum.

Explore how we took flight, how we fly today, how one gets to the Moon, how air and space connect us all, and much more in our eight new galleries. 



National Air and Space Museum

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25
Admission is free

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the museum in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of historically significant air- and spacecraft, along with thousands of small artifacts, are on display in an open, hangar-like setting. Other features of the Center include the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, the Airbus IMAX Theater, and the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, where visitors can watch museum specialists at work restoring artifacts.



National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5:30pm
Our mission is to promote understanding of the natural world and our place in it.  
The museum's collections tell the history of the planet and are a record of human interaction with environment and one another.



National Museum of Natural History

Wednesday – Sunday
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed mondays, tuesdays, and the following holidays: new years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving day, christmas day
Tickets are required for admission
Adults and children 1+ - $15.95 per person / Children under 1 - free

National Children’s Museum is a unique hybrid institution, combining learning elements found in a science center with children’s museum experiences. Through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) focused exhibits and playful, in-person and virtual program offerings, the Museum sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for all learners.



National Children's Museum

Free timed-entry passes are required for entry.

Closed Monday and Tuesday 
Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except December 25. 
Visitors are able to enter the museum until 4:00 p.m.

As we gradually reopen the museum, we’re putting safety first with enhanced measures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of visitors, volunteers and staff. 


National Museum of African American History & Culture

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25
Admission is FREE

The National Museum of African Art is the only national museum in the United States dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of the arts of Africa. On exhibit are the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa.



National Museum of African Art

Timed-entry passes are not required.

Freer Gallery of Art
Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW
Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
1050 Independence Ave. SW
Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m


National Museum of Asian Art

Thursday - Sunday 10am- 5:30pm
The museum’s main exhibits, Espresso Bar, museum store, and Potomac Atrium are open,
while theaters and some group activity spaces are temporarily closed. 

Onsite programming and tours are temporarily suspended.

National Museum of the American Indian

Open Thursdays - Sundays, 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

We ask that all visitors, including those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, follow these safety measures to protect everyone’s health. Visitors who do not adhere to safety policies and guidelines may be asked to leave.

Timed passes are not needed, however, visitors may have to wait in lines to enter museums depending on the number of people arriving at a given time with security checks and museum capacity limits.

National Portrait Gallery

Open Daily 10am-5:30pm
Admission is always free!

Experience the amazing history of the United States Postal System with your whole family. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Postal Museum welcomes you into the world of the mail and stamp collecting, and lets you experience how letters travel, who delivers them, and how the postal system has touched the lives of so many people all over the world.

*This museum is the Hidden Gem of Smithsonians and definitely the "easiest" of the Smithsonians with kids! Excellent hands-on exhibits and the largest collection of stamps in the world.


National Postal Museum

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Sunday  11am-6pm

Timed tickets are required for general admission.
Members: Walk-in entry is available for members without advance reservation—just check-in at the front desk.
Adults	$16
Seniors (62+)	$12
Students and Educators (with ID)	$10
18 and Under	Free
Members	Free

Phillips Collection

Hours: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Starting January 18 Open: Thursday – Sunday

The Renwick Gallery, a branch museum of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is dedicated to contemporary craft and decorative arts. It is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington. 
The closest Metro stations are Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines) and Farragut North (Red line). Barrier-free ramp access is available at the 17th Street entrance.

Renwick Gallery Smithsonian American Art Museum

Thursday –Sunday  11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, the nation’s first collection of American art, is an unparalleled record of the American experience. The collection captures the aspirations, character, and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. The museum is the home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. Its artworks reveal key aspects of America’s rich artistic and cultural history from the colonial period to today.



Smithsonian American Art Museum

Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed December 25

Admission is free

Completed in 1855, the Castle is our signature building and home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center. As such, it makes a great starting point for your journey—here you can get a grasp of the scope and scale of the Smithsonian.

Smithsonian Institution Building - The Castle

Grounds Open: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; last admittance is at 5 p.m.
Exhibit Buildings Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (summer)/ 4 p.m. (winter)
Please note: last admittance to exhibit buildings is 30 minutes before closing.
The Zoo is open every day, except Dec. 25.
Winter hours begin Sept. 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last admittance at 3 p.m.
Summer hours begin March 15: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; last admittance is at 5 p.m.

The Zoo is free to visit, but entry passes are required for all guests, including infants.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Tudor Place is open for guided house tours & self-guided garden visits.
Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from Noon – 4 p.m.
All visitors must check in at the Visitor Center upon arrival.  The grounds close at 4:00 p.m. Entry after 3:30 p.m. will not be permitted.
Guided Tour:  Advanced registration suggested. Suggested donation $10/ticket. Ticket includes garden access following a tour. 

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Free timed-entry tickets are REQUIRED to enter the Museum building.
Free and open six days a week. It is closed on Wednesdays, Yom Kippur, and Christmas Day.
Exhibitions are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

The Museum is located on the National Mall, just south of Independence Avenue, SW, between 14th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Place (15th Street) in Washington, DC. 
Please enter the Museum through its entrance on Raoul Wallenberg Place (15th Street).

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays

Visits to The FBI Experience must be scheduled no later than four weeks in advance of your desired visit date. Please follow the instructions on the website carefully to ensure your visit is properly arranged.

The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Open to the public, the tour features interactive multimedia exhibits, content, and artifacts—including a number of items from notable cases on display for the very first time—that help illustrate the importance of the Bureau’s work to protect the nation. 

Museums