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no-aDMiSSion MuSEuMS
To go with its monuments and
memorials, the national Mall boasts
an impressive lineup of free
museums. Visitors should take
advantage of the wide range of
experiences on hand, from
immersing themselves in classic art to
marveling at the wonders of
aviation and our natural world. Let
your wallet breathe and explore
these free museums during your next
trip to the nation’s capital.
The national Gallery of art’s
collection spans two major buildings
– one classical, the other modern –
and encompasses a six-acre sculpture
garden containing a rotating display
of permanent works and traveling
exhibitions.
The national air and space
Museum boasts the world’s largest
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collection of historic aircraft and
spacecraft, including Charles
Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the
Wright brothers’ original 1903 flyer,
astronaut space suits and a lunar rock
sample.
The most visited natural history
museum in the world, The national
Museum of natural history boasts
an incredible rotating collection of
127 million items including dinosaur
bones, the Hope Diamond, ancient
Egyptian mummies and so much
more.
over four million people make their
way to the vast national Museum
of american history each year. no
surprise, since the museum’s
collection boasts more than three
million objects that tell the american
story. among these, a few crowd
favorites include the flag that inspired
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the “Star-Spangled banner,” the
greensboro lunch counter, Julia
Child’s kitchen, Dorothy’s ruby
slippers from The Wizard of oz and
abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat.
an iconic landmark along the DC
skyline, The smithsonian Castle is
the perfect place to begin your day of
exploration. You can find important
information on each Smithsonian
museum and marvel at the
structure’s striking architecture.
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Located on the banks of the Potomac
river, the nation’s performing arts
center, presents the best music,
dance, theatre, international, and
children’s programs in nine theaters
and stages. There’s such a wide
variety of things to see from the
