D.C.'s most-anticipated new museum finally has an opening date: the National Geographic Museum of Exploration debuts June 26. Why it matters: The $300 million transformation of Nat Geo's 140-year-old ...

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 - ...

The state-of-the-art museum from the National Geographic Society celebrates exploration, the natural world, and visual ...

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 ...

Three of D.C.'s artistic collections are waving admissions costs for Bank of America and Merrill cardholders on Saturday, ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, (DC News Now) — The art is priceless at most art museums, and at three located in the heart of the District, tickets to see the works will come at no cost to some people, at least, for a ...