The best arts & culture spots in Alexandria

Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, Virginia spotlights the African American journey to freedom in Arlington County, with history you can…

3045b Columbia Pike (Arlington)

Warner Theatre is in full centennial-celebration mode, with PJ Morton landing Wednesday, August 5 and the Totally Tubular Festival rolling…

513 13th St NW (Washington)

Elegant 1753 manor home featuring lush gardens & guided tours, plus special events.

121 N Fairfax St

Recreational & competition dance center for instruction in classic & modern styles, plus gymnastics.

7572 Telegraph Rd

Neoclassical shrine dedicated to George Washington, with ornate hall, museum & observation deck.

101 Callahan Dr

Established in 1997, this neoclassical memorial honors women who have served in the US military.

Memorial Ave, Schley Dr (Arlington)

Collection of artists showcasing & selling paintings, photos & other pieces in a former factory.

105 N Union St

Outdoor exhibition consisting of contemporary murals painted on garage doors in Blagden Alley.

44 Blagden Alley NW (Washington)

Restored 19th-century Federal-style home & outbuildings adjacent to George Mason's plantation.

6918 County Rd 723

George Washington's vast estate, furnished with period pieces & the president's own belongings.

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy (Mt Vernon)

Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.

G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW (Washington)

Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.

1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1 (Washington)

Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.

650 Jefferson Dr SW (Washington)

Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.

1250 New York Ave NW (Washington)

Astronomy education facility hosting movies projected onto a dome, public shows & lectures.

1426 N Quincy St (Arlington)

Small historical society museum displaying artifacts, info and historic school items from Arlington, VA.

1805 S Arlington Ridge Rd (Arlington)

Museum of 50+ exhibits featuring optical illusions, holograms and immersive rooms.

CityCenterDC, 927 H St NW (Washington)

Museum dedicated to George Washington with immersive exhibits, hands-on activities, and a 4D theater.

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy

Cozy street featuring cobblestone sections and houses that display decorations, especially for Halloween.

198-112 S Lee St

Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.

700 L'Enfant Plaza SW (Washington)

The site of Lincoln's assassination, this historic theater offers nightly performances & tours.

511 10th St NW (Washington)