U.S. News Insider Tip: The permanent exhibits are a bit technical, but special exhibits are accessible (and often hands-on!) for everyone, regardless of their knowledge of architecture. – Marisa ...

With a collection of more than 147 million items, this robust Smithsonian museum on the National Mall attracts millions of visitors each year. Some of the museum's highlights include replicas of ...

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s ...

Happy April, DC! Spring into April at a rap concert with Tyler, The Creator. Then, attend one—or several—cherry blossom ...

Beyond the ticketed attractions and tourist traps, Washington DC boasts an impressive array of world-class museums and galleries that offer free admission year-round. From captivating exhibits on ...

Exploring and learning about the built world around us. The National Building Museum is the only U.S. cultural institution dedicated to exploring the world we ...

Captain America’s shield, used by Chris Evans in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." The shield is on view in the "Entertainment Nation" exhibit. (National Museum of American History) Warning ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tom Suozzi wants to give back to his heritage. The first-generation Italian-American has introduced the bipartisan National Museum of Italian American History ...

An individual from Louisiana was indicted Wednesday for an attack that happened outside of a Smithsonian museum in January.

Artist Alex Katz left something behind after his recent exhibition at the Butler Institute of American Art. “Collaborations with Poets,” an exhibition by the 97-year-old artist, was shown last fall at ...