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SmithSonian anacosTIa communITy museum DC is home to the world’s largest museum complex, which includes more than a dozen renowned galleries, museums and the National Zoo—and they’re all free of charge. It’s no wonder that the Smithsonian enjoys a top spot on visitors’ “must see” lists. naTIonal aIr and space museum sTeven F. udvar-hazy cenTer naTIonal museum oF The amerIcan IndIan 4th St. & 1901 Fort Pl. SE · (202) 633-1000 · anacostia.si.edu · Focuses on the collection, study and exhibition of community and family history. Dynamic changing exhibitions explore contemporary social and cultural issues. Engaging public programs presented for all ages. Group tours by appointment for 15 or more persons; call (202) 633-4870. Open daily 10 am 5 pm, except Dec. 25. Free admission and parking. Metro: Anacostia. Freer gallery oF arT and arThur m. sackler gallery 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. · Chantilly, VA · (202) 633-1000 · nasm.si.edu · The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport showcases historic aviation and space artifacts. Highlights include a Concorde, the B-29 Enola Gay, Space Shuttle Enterprise. Observation tower. IMAX movies, flight simulators (fee). Open 10am-5:30pm except Dec. 25. Museum admission free; parking available (fee). naTIonal museum oF aFrIcan arT Independence Ave. SW · (202) 633-1000 · americanindian.si.edu · Explore and learn about Native communities of the Western Hemisphere in exhibitions highlighting history, origins and contemporary life! Free highlights tours twice a day. Discover films about Native life; programs on Native music, dance and art. Enjoy the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe & two museum stores. Free admission. Open 10am-5:30pm except Dec. 25. Metro: Federal Center SW; L’Enfant Plaza. naTIonal porTraIT gallery 12th St. & Jefferson Dr. SW · (202) 633-1000 · asia.si.edu · Two outstanding collections of Asian art, plus works by 19th- and 20th-century American artists. The opulent Peacock Room is the only surviving example of American expatriate James McNeill Whistler’s interior design. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm, except Dec. 25; extended summer hours determined annually. Free admission. Group tours by appointment. Metro: Smithsonian. hIrshhorn museum & sculpTure garden 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW · 950 Independence Ave. SW · (202) 633-1000 · africa.si.edu · Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa. Open daily 10 am -5:30 pm, except December 25; Tours for groups and visitors with disabilities by appointment; call (202) 633-4646 (voice) or (202) 357-4814 (TTY) Monday-Friday. For more information visit the museum’s website at africa.si.edu. Metro: Smithsonian. naTIonal museum oF amerIcan hIsTory 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · 8th & F Sts. NW · (202) 633-1000 · npg.si.edu · The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls. Through portraits and performances the Portrait Gallery tells the stories of poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists who speak American history. 11:30 am - 7 pm every day except Dec. 25. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown. naTIonal posTal museum (202) 633-1000 · hirshhorn.si.edu/ · Collection of modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining outdoor sculpture garden. Open daily 10 am to 5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Exhibitions explore the collection and newest trends in contemporary art. Tours of the collection and special exhibitions given daily. Free admission. naTIonal aIr and space museum (202) 633-1000 · americanhistory.si.edu · While closed for renovation, the National Museum of American History presents TREASURES OF AMERICAN HISTORY, a special display of the famous and the unexpected at the National Air and Space Museum. Check the website for an exhibition closing date and renovation updates at http://americanhistory. si.edu. The museum is scheduled to reopen summer 2008. Metro: Smithsonian. naTIonal museum oF naTural hIsTory 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE · (202) 633-1000 · postalmuseum.si.edu · Colorful and engaging collection of airmail planes, mail trucks, stagecoaches, and other postal vehicles along with rare stamps, letters, Owney the Postal Dog, and a Pony Express exhibit. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm except Dec. 25. Free admission. Group tours by appointment; call (202) 633-5535 or (202) 633-9349 (TTY) Mon. - Fri. Metro: Union Station. naTIonal zoologIcal park Independence Ave. at 6th St. SW · (202) 633-2340 · nasm.si.edu/spevents · The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall houses famous icons of flight: the original Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, the Apollo 11 command module and a touchable lunar rock. Interactive activities for kids. IMAX movies, planetarium shows, flight simulators (fee). Open 10 am to 5:30 pm except Dec. 25. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza. (202) 633-1000 · mnh.si.edu · See the 45.5-carat Hope Diamond, dinosaurs, Insect Zoo, the Mammals Hall, and the world’s largest African bush elephant. Johnson IMAX Theater shows films daily (admission). Atrium Cafe offers food court dining. Theater and group dining reservations: call toll-free (866) 868-7774. Hours 10 am-5:30 pm; summer hours change annually. Metro: Federal Triangle; Smithsonian. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW · (202) 633-1000 · nationalzoo.si.edu · Enjoy thousands of exotic animals, educational animal demonstrations, the Asia Trail (where our giant pandas live!), and many other exhibits. Open daily except Dec. 25. Call for hours: 202-633-1000. Free admission. Guided tours by appointment; call (202) 633-3025 or (202) 673-4823 (TTY). Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan. 40 See & Do http://www.anacostia.si.edu http://www.americanindian.si.edu http://www.nasm.si.edu http://www.asia.si.edu http://www.africa.si.edu http://www.npg.si.edu http://www.africa.si.edu http://www.americanhistory.si.edu http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/ http://www.si.edu http://www.nasm.si.edu/spevents http://www.mnh.si.edu http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu

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Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 Welcome Contents Take Me Out to the Ballgame Vistor 411 Springtime Blooms with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Calendar of Events Transportation Getting Here Regularly Scheduled Tours Neighborhoods See & Do Smithsonian New at the Smithsonian Attractions Sports & Recreation Performing Arts Restaurants & Nightlife Restaurants Official Dining Guide Like a Local Nightlife DC Shopping: District by District Shopping, Health & Beauty Shopping Health & Beauty Accommodations DC Accommodations B&Bs Exploring International DC Fun in the Sun: Dive in to a Hotel Pool Maryland Accommodations Virginia Accommodations

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