The capital of the U.S. is filled with museums -- many of them free to visit as they're part of the Smithsonian. It's no wonder these places are so popular.

Beyond the ticketed attractions and tourist traps, Washington DC boasts an impressive array of world-class museums and galleries that offer free admission year-round. From captivating exhibits on ...

Helicopter shot of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. at sunset on a fall evening, looking over residential streets towards the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, and the National Mall - ...

WASHINGTON — In the nation’s capital, where a plethora of cultural institutions dot the landscape, a new arrival pulses with a go-go beat. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

Once you’ve hit all the museums and the monuments and memorials that peak your interest, there are still a seemingly endless array of other things for history buffs to do in DC, which is brimming with ...

WASHINGTON — As the nation prepares to welcome a new president into the White House, businesses are announcing their closures on Inauguration Day. On Wednesday, the Smithsonian announced its DC ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The sight of food trucks lining the National Mall is a common one. But where will tourists go next, now that the Smithsonian museums are closed as part of the government shutdown?