Explore the Smithsonian Institution and learn how Washington DC's museums helped shape the fabric of the National Mall since 1847!
Washington's most loved and lesser-known museums can be found on the East side of the National Mall, laid out between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Called 'America's Attic', the Smithsonian Institution is one of the largest museum organizations in the world, with 30 million annual visitors, 19 museums, and over 140 million items in the collection.
During the tour, you will also see other important buildings including the Hirshhorn Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the Arts and Industries Building. Admire the United States Botanic Garden structure, the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States, and conclude your tour by taking in the amazing view over the Capitol Building.
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Entrance to the sites
