The Smithsonian, Washington, District Of Columbia
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- Sightseeing travel tip
- City center
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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