The American History Museum represents the heritage and culture of the United States The museum details each and every aspect that has contributed towards the development of the country. From scientific, social and technological scenarios to political development and cultural backgrounds, the museum focuses on a wide range of things.

The American Art Museum of the Smithsonian Institution features an exclusive compilation of the largest collection of American Art Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington D.C., the museum is housed in the National Historic Landmark Building along with the National Portrait Gallery.The museum serves as a center of study and preservation of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the country.

Appreciators of art will definitely fall in love with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden A subsidiary of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum is housed in a cylindrical building and houses one of the best collections of international modern and contemporary artwork. The museum was opened in 1974 and is named after Joseph H. Hirshhorn, who donated over 6,000 sculptures and paintings to the museum.Today the museum has a collection of 12,000 pieces of modern art from the late-19th century to the mid-20th century.

Located in the historic Anacostia neighborhood and about 10 minutes from the National Mall stands the first federally funded and community-oriented museum, the Anacostia Community Museum A Smithsonian Institution museum, the mission of the Anacostia Community Museum is to inspect the influence of social and cultural issues on present urban communities. The exhibits and programs in the museum takes a glimpse into the areas that affect the everyday lives of the people.