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Smithsonian Institution

United States

4.5 (0)

Overview

Group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.

Why visit: The Smithsonian museums are free, and the Met, MoMA and the Art Institute hold collections worth a trip on their own.

Things to do

›Start with the Smithsonian museums — all free
›Pick two or three galleries rather than the whole building
›Check for a pay-what-you-wish evening
›Book special exhibitions separately and ahead

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round; weekday mornings are quietest

Weather

Four distinct seasons — warm to hot summers of 25–32°C, cold winters that drop below freezing across the north, and mild spring and autumn months that are the best time to travel.

Entry fee

Smithsonian free; major museums ~₹2,500 – 3,500

Hours

Typically 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Est. budget

₹0 – ₹4,000

Duration

2 – 4 hours

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