Map showing Smithsonian museums located around the perimeter of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from 3rd to 15th Streets between Constitution and Independence Avenues, approximately 1 mile (1.6 ...

In the heart of the nation’s capital, amidst the towering monuments and bustling streets, lies a treasure trove of cultural ...

The Old Ebbitt Grill is a good place to start. The Sights: It’s not really a museum. But here, 180 feet up, you can get a close look at the mural on the ceiling, and grab an unparalleled view of the ...

Stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol Building, the National Mall is a tree- and museum-lined grassy expanse that becomes the focal point of many tourists' DC sightseeing.

Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are nearby, two are in New York City, and two more are in the works. Admission is ...