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Washington has 10 tracked free-admission museum options, with 100% marked always free. Ratings are available for 10 listings, and a majority (8) score 4.5+. Check each listing for current schedules and free-entry rules.

Discover 17 museums offering free access in Washington, United States.

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Quick facts: 17 of 17 with a linked admission source , average Google rating 4.68 , 13 with photos.

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National Museum of the American Indian
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National Museum of the American Indian
Washington, United States

The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, stands as one of the most visually striking and cultura...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Google rating 4.5 Admission source available
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National Bonsai and Penjing Museum
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National Bonsai and Penjing Museum
Washington, United States

The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum in Washington, DC, offers visitors a tranquil escape into the ancient art of m...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Google rating 4.8 Admission source available
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The People's House
Washington, United States

The People's House in Washington, DC, brings the history and grandeur of the American presidency to life through imme...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Google rating 4.7 Admission source available
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DAR Museum
Washington, United States

At 1776 D Street NW - an address as historically resonant as its contents - the DAR Museum invites visitors to walk t...

Free admission every day
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Google rating 4.8 Admission source available
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DC History Center
Washington, United States

Washington, DC, is a city of monuments and memorials, but some of its most compelling stories are told in quieter spa...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 12:00 - 7:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 - 7:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 - 6:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Google rating 4.4 Admission source available
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Planet Word
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Planet Word
Washington, United States

There are museums about science, museums about art, museums about war - and then there is Planet Word, a museum devot...

Free admission every day
Google rating 4.8 Admission source available
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National Gallery of Art
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, United States

National Gallery of Art, located in Washington, ranks among the finest free museums in the world. Offering FREE ADMIS...

Free admission every day
Google rating 4.8 Admission source available
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