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Use this information to assist in planning your trip. Museums are
usually less crowded in the early mornings on weekdays, right after
they open at 10am. |
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Make your Smithsonian visit an adventure for children by talking beforehand
about the things they will see. Read a story about the Wright brothers
or about dinosaurs to build excitement. |
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Ten of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., span an area from
3rd to 14th Streets between Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue,
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). Because you will do a lot of walking
between and within museums, plan to wear comfortable clothing and
shoes! |
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Avoid the hassle of searching for a parking space—plan to use public
transportation to visit the Smithsonian. Metrorail stations or Circulator
bus stops are convenient to most Smithsonian museums and the National
Zoo. For more information, visit the Metro Web site http://www.wmata.com
and D.C. Circulator site http://www.dccirculator.com. |
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Located in the Castle at 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW; open daily 8:30am-5:30pm,
1.5 hours earlier than museums. Closed Dec. 25. |
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Tired of Walking? Take the Circulator Bus
To help navigate the largest museum complex in the world, the D.C.
Circulator bus offers a quick and convenient service to Smithsonian
museums. For more information on this inexpensive, hop-on/hop-off
service, call 202-962-1423 or visit the Web site at http://www.dccirculator.com. |
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Enhance Your
Smithsonian Visit . . . Become a Member! |
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The Smithsonian Institution invites everyone—individuals
and families across America and around the world—to become Associate
members. |
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A friendly reminder
to Associates . . . |
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When planning your trip to the Smithsonian, please bring your membership
card to obtain discount privileges afforded members on purchases from
Smithsonian Museum Stores and at a select dining facility in Washington,
D.C., depending upon membership level. One card is issued for each
membership, with all benefits extended to the cardholder's immediate
family. If you forgot your card, ask for a temporary membership card,
which is available from the Associates' Reception Desk in the Castle
or from most museum information desks.
Note: Discount does not
apply to purchases made from the National Gallery of Art (separately
administered) or the National Zoo.
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To obtain a replacement card for the National or Air & Space Associate
membership, call 1.800.766.2149. Allow several weeks for processing. |
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Request a free Associates’ planning packet at info@si.edu |
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Washington, D.C., has a moderate climate with humid
summers typical of the mid-Atlantic, east coast area of the United
States. If you plan to visit between April and October, bring lightweight
clothing. However, a sweater or a jacket is advisable even for midsummer
visitors since most Washington buildings are air-conditioned. Because
winters in Washington can be quite cold, warm clothing is recommended
from November through March. An umbrella is a suggested item for any
time of the year. Comfortable walking shoes are a must at all times. |
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