Indoor Activities in Washington, DC

  • TripBuzz found 262 things to do indoors in the Washington area. From The Phillips Collection to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 162 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 67 different types of things to do inside in or near Washington, D.C.. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Theaters, Art Museum and Art Gallery.
  • There are 17 indoor activities in Washington, and 245 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Bethesda, Fairfax, Gaithersburg and Sterling.
  • TripBuzz found 262 things to do indoors in the Washington area. From The Phillips Collection to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 162 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 67 different types of things to do inside in or near Washington, D.C.. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Theaters, Art Museum and Art Gallery.
  • There are 17 indoor activities in Washington, and 245 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Bethesda, Fairfax, Gaithersburg and Sterling.
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Participants will enjoy unlimited tastings from 60+ of America’s best beers, game zones, live entertainment and more
0.6 Miles
93% 1093 votes
Art Museum Washington, DC 20006 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 2,500 masters from both the 19th and 20th centuries, the Phillips Collection is one of the nations Modern Art Museums. The museum features both American and European artists, including works by Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Monet and O'Keefe.
1.2 Miles
85% 12064 votes
Science Museums 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
1.5 Miles
79% 675 votes
Art Gallery Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
1.0 Miles
88% 24 votes
Art Museum Washington, DC MoreLess Info
The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is an art museum that features both portraits and folk art works. The location contains a gift shop for those who are seeking a souvenir.
2.7 Miles
96% 863 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20008 MoreLess Info
The Hillwood Museum & Gardens features a collection of Russian imperial art and an 18th-century French decorative art collection. The site's gardens feature thirteen different outdoor rooms, including a putting green.
1.4 Miles
94% 6800 votes
History Museums 100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 MoreLess Info
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
1.4 Miles
94% 6663 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
1.3 Miles
91% 3127 votes
Historic Buildings Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
1.6 Miles
92% 13204 votes
Aviation Museums Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
1.3 Miles
92% 1437 votes
Theaters Washington, DC 20566 MoreLess Info
At the John f. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, guests have the opportunity to watch ballet, classical museum, dance, and opera performances. The location also offers guided tours of its facilities.
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