Things To Do

National Air and Space Museum

Open 10:00am to 5:30pm seven days a week.

Lincoln Memorial

Open to the public 24 hours a day with rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and to provide interpretive programs throughout the day and upon request.

The Marine Corps War Memorial

Open 24 hours a day as a feature of George Washington Memorial Parkway. Parking is available nearby, however, there is a limited number of spaces.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Open 10:00am to 5:20pm seven days a week.

National Zoo

Open 8:00am to 7:00pm seven days a week.

National Archives Building

Open Monday thru Friday from 8:45am to 5:45pm.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Open 10:00am to 5:30pm seven days a week. Individuals must have a timed entry pass to enter the museum. These passes can be obtained through Etix for free and will provide a specific time for the individual to enter.

National Museum of the American Indian

Open 10:00am to 5:30pm seven days a week.

International Spy Museum

Open 10:00am to 6:00pm seven days a week. Tickets cost $22.95 adult (ages 12-64), $16.96 seniors (age 65+), $16.95 military/veteran/fire/law enforcement (with valid ID), $14.95 youth (ages 7-11), and free for children (ages 6 and under).

United States Capitol

The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Washington Monument

Arlington National Cemetery

The Welcome Center opens daily at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. from April 1 to September 30 and at 5:00 p.m. from October 1 to March 31.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Open 24 Hours a Day.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Open 10 am to 5:30 pm every day except December 25

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Renwick Gallery

Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

National Postal Museum

Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

National Portrait Gallery

Open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

National Museum of Natural History

Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily Plaza: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily Sculpture Garden: 7:30 a.m. to dusk

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The public may visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial 24 hours a day. Rangers are on duty to answer questions and provide interpretive programs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. upon request.

World War II Memorial

The public may visit the World War II Memorial 24 hours a day. Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and to provide interpretive programs throughout the day and upon request.

Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial

The public may visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 24 hours a day. Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and to provide interpretive programs throughout the day and upon request.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

The public may visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial 24 hours a day. Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and to provide interpretive programs throughout the day and upon request.

Freer Gallery of Art

Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Anacostia Community Museum

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Pentagon

Tours are available Monday through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Friday from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and normally last approximately 60 minutes. To book a tour visit https://pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/

Newseum

Tickets sold at location adults (19 to 64) are $24.95 plus tax, seniors (65 and older) are $19.95 plus tax, youth (7 to 18) are $14.95 plus tax, and children (6 and younger) are free. Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday.

Archives of American Art Lawrence A. Fleischman Gallery

Open 11:30 am to 7:00 pm daily.

Ford's Theatre

Historic Site open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; however, the schedule varies so check the website for tour times. Tickets can be purchased for $3.00 each. Tickets to theater shows can also be purchased through the website.

Arts and Industries Building

Open 10:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.

National Building Museum

Tickets cost $7.00 for children (3-17), students, and seniors or $10.00 for adults. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Saturday and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday.

National Museum of American History

Open 10:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.

Supreme Court of the Untied States

Open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

The public may visit the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and provide interpretive programs upon request.

United States National Arboretum

Open every day of the year except December 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

United States Botanic Garden

Open 10:00 am to 5 pm daily.

National Museum of African Art

Open 10:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.