The Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

You can’t discuss museums in Washington, DC without first mentioning The Smithsonian. The Smithsonian represents the majority of Washington’s collection of museums. As of today, there are 19 museums and art galleries, and the National Zoological Park!

The Smithsonian museums like the well-known Air and Space, American History Museum, Natural History Museum, and the Postal Museum are great places to visit while on your field trip. These are collections of education exhibits that cover a variety of topics. No trip to Washington would be complete without a trip to the Smithsonian Museums.

The Smithsonian and most of the museums in Washington, DC are Free. This greatly reduces costs for field trips to DC, as this lowers the cost per student dramatically (when compared to field trips to other cities). The reduced cost of a field trip in DC makes this a very popular destination for educational travel.

We offer the following DC Field Trips which include stops at the Smithsonian Museums:
DC Field Trip – 1 Day Tour | DC Field Trip – 3 Day Tour | DC College Tour – 3 Day Tour

The Smithsonian Museums and Cultural Venues

Natural History Museum

• The Castle
• Udvar-Hazy Center
• Air and Space Museum
• African Art Museum
• American Art Museum
• American History Museum
• Anacostia Community Museum
• American Indian Museum
• Arts and Industries Building
• Renwick Gallery
• Portrait Gallery
• Freer Gallery of Art
• National Zoo
• Sackler Gallery
• Natural History Museum

The Smithsonian American History Museum

• American Indian Museum Heye Center
• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
• Postal Museum
• Smithsonian Institution Building