The Smart Choice among Hotels near the Smithsonian Museums

Experience luxury and top-notch service at the Phoenix Park Hotel, one of the finest Washington DC hotels near the Smithsonian Museums. After a great night's rest, sit down to a hearty breakfast at Dubliner Restaurant and Pub before making your way to the numerous Smithsonian Institution museums nearby.

Discover the excitement of the Federal City by visiting the world's largest museum complex - the renowned Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC.

Smithsonian Museums

The Smithsonian Institute is comprised of 19 museums and the National Zoo. Here are just a few of your options:

• National Museum of American History, see more than 3 million artifacts, ranging from Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz to Abraham Lincoln's famous top hat.
• National Air & Space Museum, view the largest collection of air and spacecraft and see an IMAX movie.
• Natural History Museum, marvel at an 80-foot dinosaur skeleton, the dazzling Hope Diamond and more.
• Museum of the American Indian, learn about the Native American people's history and culture
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden take in impressive contemporary artwork
• View a full listing of Smithsonian Museums

Explore all the Smithsonian Museums have to offer and make your getaway even more affordable at our Smithsonian Museum hotel. Check out our Washington D.C. hotel packages.

Smithsonian Museums
Locations: Vary
Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Dec. 25 - check with individual museums for current hours of operation
Cost: Free, but may have small fees for special exhibits
Web site: http://www.si.edu/museums