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Remember Me: Picturing African Americans in Early Photography
Spend time with early photographs that reveal how Black Americans represented themselves and their communities.
Things to do in National Mall
Discover walks, culture, food stops and local plans in National Mall, with clear prices and official links.
20 local plans
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National Gallery of Art
Choose a few favorites, cross to the East Building, and let art set the pace.
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Lincoln Memorial
Take in the view along the Reflecting Pool, then pause inside the memorial.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Give an afternoon to stories that reshape how you see America.
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National Museum of American History
Follow everyday objects into the stories behind the nation.
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National Museum of Natural History
Let fossils, gems and the natural world lead your next family afternoon.
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National Museum of the American Indian
Explore Native perspectives, contemporary voices and a striking museum building.
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National Air and Space Museum
Trade an ordinary afternoon for aircraft, spacecraft and big questions.
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Hirshhorn Museum
Make room for a bold encounter with modern and contemporary art.
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National Museum of African Art
Look closely at art that opens a window onto African creativity.
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National Museum of Asian Art
Find a quiet museum escape through Asian art and design.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Make time for a thoughtful visit focused on remembrance and understanding.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Read the words, take your time, and continue beside the water.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Walk through an open-air memorial that unfolds in rooms and reflections.
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World War II Memorial
Pause between the monuments for a quieter moment of remembrance.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
Look closely at the figures, the wall and the landscape around them.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Make a short outdoor history stop near the Mall’s museums.
Keep your day local
Choose nearby stops and check Metro connections, opening hours and timed-entry rules. Free admission can exclude special exhibitions, food and parking.