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The Smithsonian, Washington, District Of Columbia

 
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jorsolya85's pictureby jorsolya85 Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 29th of January, 2010
The Smithsonian Institution and its museums are not to be missed while visiting Washington. The most preferred ones are the Museum of Air and Space and Natural History. For detailed information, go to 'The Castle', a red building on the National Mall.

Address:
1000 Jefferson Dr., SW, Washington, D.C.

Price:
Free

Opening Hours:
Most museums from 10.00AM-5.30PM

How to get there:
metro-easy to use; taxi-not expensive

 
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