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Smithsonian Institution

600 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 633-1000

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Living In Washington, DC

America's capital city is as diverse as the people of the United States. This is the nation's heart of political activity, without a doubt, a point which the sight of the Capitol Building, the White House and the Washington Monument make perfectly clear. In addition to that dimension, Washington, DC also melds cultures from all around the world; the constant influx of tourists adds an even wider scope of diversity to the city. And history buffs who visit Washington, DC have much to absorb, as this is where several of the world's most respected museums and art venues are based, including the Smithsonian, the Museum of American History, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.