Ten Smithsonian museums are located around the perimeter of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from 3rd to 15th Streets between Constitution and Independence Avenues, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). Four additional Smithsonian museums are located within a mile and a half (2.4 km) of the National Mall, and three other Smithsonian museums are in surrounding neighborhoods accessible by public transportation.
Downloads:
- Washington, D.C., area Museum Map (PDF)
- Accessibility Map (PDF) for accessible entrances, parking, and more.
Smithsonian Pocket Guide
The Smithsonian Pocket Guide is a map-sized Smithsonian-wide visitor guide that folds down to fit in your pocket. It is available at Washington, D.C., area museum information/welcome desks in pocket, braille, and large-print formats in English and in pocket version in the languages listed below.
Printer-friendly Digital Guides containing the same information are available online below.
Downloads:
- Smithsonian Pocket Guide (PDF) (available at all Smithsonian museums in the Washington area)
- English Smithsonian Digital Guide (PDF)
- English Smithsonian Large-Print Guide (PDF)
- Spanish Smithsonian Digital Guide (PDF)