Visit Washington

A more recent addition to the National Gallery of Art, the Sculpture Garden was inaugurated in 1999 with the aim of displaying primarily contemporary American works. Feel free to wander around the garden to discover the Read more

You are now standing in front of the National Archives of the United States, home to three of the country’s most important documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Read more

The National Museum of Natural History has something for everyone. It holds a reputation as one of the most visited natural history museums in the world, and one of the most popular museums in the United States. Read more

This is the beautiful Old Post Office building, which used to be the city's postal headquarters. Built between 1892 and 1899, this monument is known for its impressive neo-Romanesque architecture. Read more

On your right, you’ll see a vast building complex known as the Federal Triangle. Built in the 1930s, it was one of the largest construction projects in the country aiming to establish seven federal buildings. Read more

The National Museum of American History gives an insight of the country’s past through its history and heritage. With over 3 million artifacts, the museum traces the nation’s biggest events, greatest leaders Read more

In front of you stands the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This museum is divided into three sections: slavery, segregation, and contributions to culture, sports, and arts. Read more

The National Mall is the most historic and visited part of Washington D.C. This vast public park stretches from the Capitol to the Washington Monument. It was originally designed around 1800 by Pierre Charles L’Enfant Read more

The idea of building an art museum on the National Mall was first proposed in 1930, but it wasn’t until 1969 that it was finally inaugurated. The museum is based on a large modern art collection gathered by Joseph Read more

Dedicated to all space and aviation fans, this museum is one of the most visited in the world, with over 6 million visitors each year. Here, you’ll find the largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft in the world Read more

This museum shows the history, culture, and arts of Native American people, with branches in New York and Maryland. Opened in 2004, it gives visitors a chance to learn about Indigenous tribes, Native Americans Read more

Here is the Congress, also known as the Capitol. Construction first began in 1793, four years after George Washington was elected as the first American president. Designed in an elegant neoclassical style it was finally Read more

Welcome to the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, as well as the oldest in the United States. It was established in 1800 by President John Adams when Washington became the country’s capital. Read more

In Washington, you have the White House, the seat of executive power; the Capitol, home to the legislative branch; and before you is the United States Supreme Court, representing judicial authority. Read more

This beautiful fountain was designed in 1929. Installed in the Senate Park in 1932, it is a granite monolith with multiple water jets, creating an elegant display. The construction was supervised by the Capitol’s Read more

Topping the fountain, you’ll find the statue of one of the most famous figures in history: Christopher Columbus. On either side of him, the two figures represent the Old World and the New World. Read more

Between the Christopher Columbus Memorial and Union Station, this bell is a replica of the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence in Philadelphia. This one is the Freedom Bell, a bicentennial gift from Read more

Welcome to Washington D.C.'s main transport center: Union Station. Opened in 1907, it has almost 40 million visitors each year! One of the largest transportation facilities in the United States, there are train and bus Read more

Having witnessed every U.S. president come and go since its founding in 1800, Washington D.C. is full of history. That same year, the White House became their offical residence, and over time, presidents have not only Read more