Museums & galleries in Washington
The world's largest scientific research and educational complex, founded in 1846. It brings together 21 museums, a zoo, and 9 research centers, housing over 150 million exhibits, which earned it the n
The former estate of American businesswoman Marjorie Merriweather Post in Washington, turned into a decorative arts museum. It's famous for having the largest collection of Russian imperial art outsid
A unique private exhibition dedicated to the history and methods of intelligence. Visitors can see the largest collection of spy artifacts (over 600), including KGB and CIA equipment, participate in i
A branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to contemporary craft, decorative arts, and design from the 19th to 21st centuries. Located near the White House, it's known as the 'American
A leading museum dedicated to American art from colonial times to the present day. Located in the historic Old Patent Office building, it houses the largest collection of American art, including paint
The Smithsonian Institution Museum, founded in 1962 and located in the historic Old Patent Office Building, has an exhibition dedicated to the people who shaped American culture — from presidents to a
The museum is famous for its rich collection of Western European and American art (painting, sculpture, graphics) from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including a unique collection of Italian Renai
A large, high-tech private museum covering about 40,000 sq. m, dedicated to the history, storytelling, and influence of the Bible. Spread across eight floors, it features over 1,500 exhibits, includin
One of the main Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, dedicated to the history of the USA. It houses over 3 million exhibits, including the Star-Spangled Banner, presidents' personal items, and po
Part of the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall, bringing together the Freer Gallery and the Sackler Gallery. The museum holds a large collection of Asian art, including works by James Whistl
