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HomeExplorePlacesUnusual Museums in Washington, DC Beyond the Big Smithsonian Stops
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Hunt for hidden doors in Dupont Circle, step into the rooms where Clara Barton traced missing soldiers, or see a bonsai that survived Hiroshima. These Washington, DC museums range from small collections you can fit between plans to places worth setting aside half a day for. Each entry gives you something specific to look for, the nearest useful Metro stop or bus connection, and a sense of whether to book ahead.

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Rubell Museum

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Rubell Museum
Rubell Museum DC See contemporary art in the classrooms and larger galleries of a former Southwest school. It’s a manageable one-hour stop if you pick one exhibition to spend time with. Admission is pay-what-you-wish Wednesday through Friday, with separate weekend rates. Use the Ballpark exit at Navy Yard, the station the museum recommends.
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President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home

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President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Take the guided tour through the cottage Lincoln used away from the White House during the Civil War. The focus is on the decisions made there, including his work on emancipation. Allow about an hour, book ahead, and bring ID for the retirement home’s Eagle Gate. Georgia Avenue–Petworth is about three-quarters of a mile away.
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