Check out what's on tap at area museums and galleries.

Helicopter shot of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. at sunset on a fall evening, looking over residential streets towards the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, and the National Mall - ...

Washington, D.C. is home to over 50 museums, making it the perfect destination for visitors looking to soak up history, science and culture. The Smithsonian museums alone draw over 30 million visitors ...

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers across the Washington, D.C., area, and it’s also leading some popular museums and sites to close temporarily. Some of D.C.'s ...

The Smithsonian’s popular National Air and Space Museum was one of the first museums that reopened to the public Friday after a monthlong closure during the government shutdown. The rest of the ...

This post was updated on October 27, 2025. Washington may be in the middle of a government shutdown, but some of the area’s beloved attractions—including museums and sporting events—are still open to ...

Here are some of the exhibits, museums, and “immersive” experiences we’re keeping an eye on this year. When the much-anticipated museum opens on Oct. 29, it will offer two dozen galleries, and a ...

You probably don’t have a Rothko stashed in your basement, but there still might be museum-worthy treasure hidden in those bins. That’s why Jonathan Edelman, the Capital Jewish Museum’s collections ...