Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Washington

Tom B. • November 4, 2017Superb acoustics and sight lines. There’s not a bad seat anywhere in the house. Great Public Wi-Fi, too!

Char • November 25, 2022Updated exhibits are wonderful and have lots of interactive things for the kids! ✈️

Eugene S. • August 13, 2014Choose back back two seats for the best view

Tim C. • June 26, 2013Prix Fixe Special with Tilapia, Corn and Watermelon Salsa, Asian Salad, and Key Lime Pie for $21

Ronald P. • August 15, 2014Great museum. Must see. Very sobering and somber experience.

Sofia C. • December 31, 2015Don't overlook this museum! The Japanese Rinpa screens, Chinese bronzes, Islamic ceramics and Indian statuettes are breathtaking. You can come for The Peacock Room but the Asian art is well worth it.

Shannon B. • July 15, 2019Get their early.... order tickets online and you can start when you want .... they are extremely nice and good with kids

Loren • August 17, 2013Love this little jewel box museum--a nice quick respite

Cori G. • November 11, 2017Out of this world interactive art installation. Will forever change the art scene in DC! Brilliant!

Margaret W. • February 23, 2015A wonderful gem of a museum!

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum • April 9, 2013We often have safe solar telescopes setup outside to view sunspots and other features on the Sun. Check our calendar for evening stargazing events.

Cicely L. • October 23, 2016Loved this museum! So much fun and so many different types of art.

Fotini L. • August 22, 2019One of the most interesting museums in the city

Hilsdon Photography LLC • August 19, 2012Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.

Regi C. • May 19, 2017Amazing 😉 place. Full of energy. Don't miss it! And awesome 👏🏽 yoga classes!

Char • May 7, 2021Really cool and well done museum. Lots of interesting history exhibits!

Ashley G. • June 23, 2019Super fascinating place. I could stay here for hours if I could.

Stephen H. • May 2, 2013Every third Thursday they open the shutter to get natural light.....come earlier in the day for a brighter exposure due to the position of the windows on the building.

Lauren B. • March 24, 2014A lot of great artifacts and history. Great cafe food

Joan E. • February 16, 2013More comfortable than the Fitch; not as much as Kogod.

Maggie M. • December 25, 2015The IMAX experience was fun. You can buy tickets online and pickup at the box office. Cue up early for special events to get a good seat.

Ebrahim B. • January 21, 2018Cool events space , they have a bar on top and one below, lots of space for events.

Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 16, 2011#CherryBlossoms: International and local performers appear on the main stage daily from March 26 - April 10

Sofía S. • August 24, 2013I like to go when it's rainy to avoid being bumped into along the garden path.

Dirty B. • August 9, 2014Definitely something to see

John • June 11, 2013Go for he interactive sooo much fun!!!!! 😄😄😊😊😊

T. K. • March 12, 2015The tour is interesting and doesn't take long. There's some pretty cool things in the gift shop.

Catherine • July 15, 2011Many of the classes offered through the Smithsonian are in classrooms here. Enter through the kiosk next to the Castle, this museum is underground, and for the most part peaceful and quiet.

Alicia Y. • November 5, 2017Chicken sticks, empanadas, tater tots and drinks