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Smithsonian Institution

1100 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington DC, DC 20013-7012
202 357 1500
As featured in Washington DC on a budget
Ranked #1 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 656 Reviews
Type: Museums, Zoos
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Owner description: The world's largest museum and research complex is actually comprised of 15 specialty museums, and other affiliates, with subjects that vary from...... more » Owner description: The world's largest museum and research complex is actually comprised of 15 specialty museums, and other affiliates, with subjects that vary from African Art to the postal service, sculpture to space exploration. « less
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Bogotá Colombia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Do you really need something else to know?, biggest museum collection More

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Thurmont, Maryland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We walked everywhere and saw everything. The food was pricey and healthy selections was difficult to find. Lots of good stuff to see! More

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Montana City, Montana
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My favorite of the museums, literally a walk back in time. I especially liked the hall go Presidents and Inaugural gowns of First ladies. More

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Imperial capitals always have the best plunder. The National Air and Space Museum is hymn to the democratizing power of American Engineering. Where as the National Museum of American Indian at the Smithsonian, ghettoises a wonderful culture in spiritual twaddle. They deserve better. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

So many things to see and wide coverage of displays. Indeed if you have to choose 1 museum, then this one fits the order. More

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twin cities mn
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We went during the weekday a.m. hours and it was very very busy and crowed with lots and lots of school field trips. We still enjoyed all there was to see. More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A lovely city full of fine buildings, green parkland and amazing art treasures More

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portland,oregon
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Worth a trip. Fascinating architecture, exhibits, and cafeteria. More

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Belle chasse, La.
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Nothing to say about the Air & Space museum except "Awesome". More

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Lots of planes and hands on exhibits including several flight simulators for a fee of $7. Hard to get to if you don't have a car. Here's how to do it: Ask your hotel about the bus to Dulles airport. Get precise instructions for subway and most importantly, exactly how to find the bus stop after leaving the subway. It... More

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