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Take a virtual tour of Washington, DC with 360-degree video

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Transport yourself to Washington, DC on dozens of immersive, first-person adventures. Experience what it’s like to step foot inside the majestic Lincoln Memorial, walk through bustling Union Market or visit a free Smithsonian Institution museum. So what are you waiting for? Hop from neighborhood hot spots to awe-inspiring museums to world-famous landmarks, and then start planning your next trip to the nation’s capital.

NOTE: 360-degree videos are best viewed through your phone's YouTube app and can also be viewed from the  YouTube playlist on the @washingtondc channel .

Explore the Monuments & Memorials

Lincoln memorial.

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: the 19-foot-tall statue of...

Jefferson Memorial

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: Rudolph Evans’ bronze stat...

National World War II Memorial

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The beautiful central foun...

Washington Monument

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The spot around one-third ...

Korean War Veterans Memorial

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The 19 stainless steel sta...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The Stone of Hope, a 30-fo...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The bronze sculptures of P...

DC World War I Memorial

3 Things to Look For: (1) Looking upward: The memorial’s impressive ...

Outdoors on The National Mall

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The Washington Monument, t...

Discover the Neighborhoods

Union market in noma.

3 Things to Look For: (1) Korean-style tacos (yes, you read that cor...

Yards Park on the Capitol Riverfront

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The iconic 200-foot-long Y...

18th Street in Adams Morgan

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: 18th Street NW, which serv...

Washington Harbour in Georgetown

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The popular waterfront pat...

Friendship Archway in Chinatown

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The colorful Friendship Ar...

Howard Theatre in Shaw

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The historic Howard Theatr...

Thomas Circle in Downtown

3 Things to Look For: (1) To the right: The bronze statue of Union A...

Bask in the Best Views

Georgetown waterfront.

3 Things to Look For: (1) To the left: the iconic John F. Kennedy Ce...

U.S. Capitol Building

3 Things to Look For: (1) Looking upward: The prestigious cast-iron ...

Hotel Zena Rooftop

3 Things to Look For: (1) Directly behind: The wood-paneled, trendy ...

Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: Visitors walking up the st...

Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The granite and marble ste...

Washington Monument & National Museum of African American History and Culture

3 Things to Look For: (1) Looking upward: The 555-foot tall Washingt...

Go Beyond the Beaten Path

Washington national cathedral.

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The 215 stained glass wind...

Rose Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden

3 Things to Look For: (1) All around: The Mid-Atlantic inspired thre...

U.S. National Arboretum

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The National Capitol Colum...

Yards Park from the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

3 Things to Look For: (1) To the left: The dramatic curved rings ado...

Museums That Come Alive

Smithsonian castle.

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The Smithsonian Institutio...

Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall at the National Air & Space Museum

3 Things to Look For: (1) To the left: The Spirit of St. Louis, the ...

Rotunda at the National Museum of Natural History

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: Henry the 12-ton, 14-foot-...

Sant Ocean Hall at the National Museum of Natural History

3 Things to Look For: (1) Looking upward: Phoenix the 45-foot-long N...

Kenneth E. Behring Mammal Hall at the National Museum of Natural History

3 Things to Look For: (1) To the left: President Teddy Roosevelt’s w...

U.S. Botanic Garden

3 Things to Look For: (1) Straight ahead: The U.S. Capitol Dome; (2)...

National Capitol Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum

3 Things to Look For: (1) All around: The National Capitol Columns, ...

Live, Virtual Capitol Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a live, virtual tour of the Capitol. The tour includes the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, the Old Supreme Court Chamber, and the Old Senate Chamber. The tour will have live video and audio with time for questions and answers.

These online tours are available upon request by emailing [email protected] . Tours are 45-60 minutes, including time for questions and answers. Tour participation requires a device that plays sound and video. Participants will not be on camera and will submit questions via the chat feature.

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50+ Washington DC Virtual Tours : Explore Our Nation’s Capital

Take a virtual tour of the Supreme Court

Use these more than 50 Washington DC Virtual Tours to explore our nation’s capital from your classroom. This is an excellent resource for class trip preparation. A Washington DC virtual tour can be built into pre-trip class projects to engage student learning before traveling to Washington DC.  We offer many additional resources to prepare for your trip.

Scholastica Travel specializes in school travel to Washington DC. We can help you plan a trip for your school that aligns with your curriculum and travel interests.

1.  The White House

2.  National Zoo : Take a virtual visit to the zoo and watch many of the animals on live web cams.

3. United States Capitols and Landmarks Tour

4.  National Aquarium

Tour the United States Botanic Garden

5.  Washington National Cathedral

6.  Embassy Row Tour

7.  Frederick Douglas National Historic Site

8.  George Washington’s Mount Vernon Mansion Tour

9. Arlington National Cemetery

10. National Arboretum

11.  United States Botanic Garden

12. Tidal Basin

13. Reflecting Pool 

14. Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington   DC   Virtual   Tour:  Capitol   Hill

15.  Capitol Hill  – Explore each of the buildings located on Capitol Hill.

16. US Capitol Rotunda : View interactive panoramics of the US Capitol Rotunda. Use the navigation at the bottom of the panoramic to visit:

• 17. National Statuary Hall
• 18. Old Senate Chamber
• 19. The Capitol Crypt
• 20. Old Supreme Court Chamber
• 21. Brumidi Corridors
• 22. House Chamber
• 23. Senate Committee Room
• 24. East Front of the Capitol

25.  Supreme Court 

26.  Library of Congress

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27.  United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Online Exhibitions

National Archives

• 28.  Rotunda
• 29.  National Archives Digital Vaults

National Gallery of Art

• 30. National Gallery of Art East Building
• 31.  Center Atrium
• 32.  West Atrium 
• 33.  National Gallery o f Art Sculpture Garden

Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Postal Museum

34. Smithsonian National Postal Museum

35.  Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

36.  Smithsonian National Museum of American History Current Exhibitions

37.  Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum – Udvar – Hazy Center : High Resolution Photos and 360 degree panoramas.

38. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum – National Mall Online Exhibitions

39. Smithsonian Museum of American Indian Online Exhibitions

40.  Smithsonian Museum of American Art and Renwick Gallery Online Exhibitions

41 . Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Web Online Exhibitions

42.  Newseum

43. International Spy Museum 

44 . Hirshhorn Museum Current Exhibitions

Washington   DC   Virtual   Tour:  Memorials

• 45. Lincoln Memorial
• 46. Korean War Veterans Memorial 
• 47. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
• 48. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• 49.  Jefferson Memorial
• 50.  Navy Memorial
• 51. Washington Monument
• 52.   American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
• 53. World War II Memorial

Washington   DC   Virtual   Tour:   Theaters   and   Performance   Centers

54.  Ford’s Theatre

55. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

56. Folger Shakespeare Library – Elizabethan Theatre

Washington   DC   Virtual   Tour:   Universities

57. Howard University

58. American University

59. Gallaudet University

60. Catholic University of America

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Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip

150+ Ways to Explore the U.S. Capitol from Home with Virtual Tours, Online Museums and Experiences

Today there are more ways than ever to explore the world from home.  Luckily, virtual travel to Washington DC is no exception: the museums, galleries and institutions of my city have been hard at work for years to make their collections and experiences available online. 

In fact, the volume of information and resources available for a Washington DC virtual tour is seriously impressive!  I’ve discovered more than 150 ways for you to experience the U.S. capital from home.  

For travelers, I hope this Washington DC virtual tour guide fuels your wanderlust for your next DC trip.  And for locals, this is a great resource for rainy days and staycations.  This list can also be used by teachers who are preparing for a DC class trip or as a virtual Washington DC field trip.

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Google Arts and Culture Project and Virtual Reality Tours

Many of the sites in my list below participate in the Google Arts and Culture project , which is content from over 2,000 organizations that have partnered with Google to bring their collections and galleries online.  You can view virtual tours of many of the museums, galleries and sites, and also explore details of their collections as well as cultural and historical contexts through their online “exhibits.”

For some online experiences, a virtual reality viewer can be used to immerse yourself in the tour. The simplest virtual reality headsets use a smartphone for this, with an inexpensive viewer like Google Cardboard which you can order from Amazon .  You can use it with the Google Arts & Culture app (downloadable from the Apple Store or Google Play ) or other websites with virtual reality media.

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Museums   |   Art Galleries   |   Kennedy Center   |   Zoo & Gardens   |  National Mall & Fireworks |  Historic Sites   |  Universities   |  American Presidents

Washington DC Virtual Museum Tours and Online Collections

First on our virtual tour: Washington DC is home to more than 70 world-class museums, many of which are Smithsonian Institutions.  I’ve compiled the best online collections, virtual reality experiences, videos, podcasts and more for a comprehensive virtual tour of Washington DC museums.

Smithsonian Museum “Open Access”

This year, the Smithsonian Institution released millions of images into the public domain.  With Open Access to the Smithsonian Museums online, you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images.  This includes images and data from across the Smithsonian’s 19 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo.

• View the Smithsonian’s main collections online as well
• Did you know that the Smithsonian Institution was established because a British scientist left his estate to the United States for that express purpose? Learn about the history of the Smithsonian here .

National Museum of Natural History

This Smithsonian Museum has collections that contain over 145 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts, the largest natural history collection in the world.  No Washington DC virtual tour is complete without the Museum of Natural History: it’s the most-visited natural history museum in the world, and the 11th most-visited museum overall!

• View self-guided, room by room virtual tours of exhibits
• Start in the iconic Rotonda and take a virtual tour of the Museum of Natural History
• View their online Google Arts & Culture virtual museum collection 
• Discover their fascinating Human Origins exhibit online
• Check out their fun and informative video series “The Dr. is In”
• Explore their Ocean Portal
• Examine early American history through the forensic anthropology exhibit Written in Bone and a 3-D tour of an excavation site in Jamestown

National Air and Space Museum 

This Smithsonian Museum has two locations: on the National Mall in Washington DC and the Udvar-Hazy Center annex near Dulles Airport.  Both exhibit aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts. It’s also a center for research into the history and science of aviation and spaceflight.  

• Check out their online Google Arts & Culture virtual museum collection including museum views (which is the next best thing to being there!)
• View their current exhibitions
• Don’t miss their Apollo 11 exhibit , Outside the Spacecraft , and virtual model of the Neil Armstrong Spacesuit (use the icons on the left to view an overlay with features and information)
• View past webcasts including the Women of Apollo
• Listen to their podcasts including an (amusing and informative!) podcast on how women’s underwear design made space suits possible :

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)

The newest addition to the Smithsonians, the African American History and Culture Museum explores the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped shape the nation.

• NMAAHC has excellent online resources for talking about race including targeted resources for educators , parents and caregivers and others committed to equality
• View the museum’s online open access collection
• Discover their online Google Arts & Culture virtual museum collection
• Learn through the stories of NMAAHC staff as they tell what collections they find most powerful
• Explore the museum’s Learning Lab
• Learn about the museum’s vision, planning and design  

National Museum of the American Indian

The National Museum of the American Indian cares for one of the world’s most expansive collections of Native objects, photographs, and media, covering the entire Western Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. 

• Explore the National Museum of the American Indian online  
• Check out their online Google Arts & Culture collection
• Don’t miss their art and history collections online, grouped by region of the Americas
• Learn about the engineering feats of the Inka Empire with a fascinating online exhibit
• View the exhibit of Patriot Nations: Native Americans in the Armed Forces
• This museum’s cafeteria, the Mitsitam Cafe, is renowned for its menu, which features Native-inspired cuisines from five regions of the Western Hemisphere. You can actually order the chef’s cookbook and prepare the recipes at home!  Or try this wild rice salad recipe from Epicurious which is one of my favorites.  (“Mitsitam” means “Let’s Eat!” in the Native language of the Delaware and Piscataway peoples.)

Smithsonian Museum of American History

The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.

• Explore the museum resources online , including a multimedia site dedicated to its Star-Spangled Banner exhibit (I make everyone who visits me in DC go to this exhibit!)
• Discover the museum’s multimedia content
• Explore their Stories From the Museum blog including the first female military doctor Mary Walker , conservation efforts for the ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz , and the American flag that flew on the craft that guided vessels to Utah Beach on D-Day

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the United States’ official memorial to the Holocaust. The USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. It is dedicated to helping leaders and citizens of the world confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy.

• Browse the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s online collection
• View their online Google Arts & Culture virtual museum collection  

National Museum of Women in the Arts

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world solely dedicated to celebrating the diverse artistic achievements of women.

• Explore their online museum collection of works by women artists including virtual exhibits for Graciela Iturbide’s Mexico and Delita Martin: Calling Down the Spirits
• Browse their online Google Arts & Culture collection

National Geographic Museum

The National Geographic Society (NGS) is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.  Its museum in Washington DC features changing exhibitions featuring the work of National Geographic explorers, photographers, and scientists. 

• Explore their current exhibit Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC. The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection was founded here by Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss, who gave the property to Harvard University in 1940.  It also has extensive gardens, which are one of my favorite places in the city.

• View their online Google Arts & Culture collection
• Explore virtual tours of the Dumbarton Oaks Garden

National Building Museum

The National Building Museum is a museum of architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning in Washington DC.

• Explore with a National Building Museum virtual tour
• View their new online exhibit Documenting Crossroads: The Coronavirus in Poor Minority Communities

National Women’s History Museum

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), is a proposed museum and an American history organization that researches, collects and exhibits the contributions of women to the social, cultural, economic and political life of our nation in a context of world history.  The museum is currently online, with plans to establish a physical museum on the National Mall.

• Explore the National Women’s History Museum collection online

Postal Museum 

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is devoted to presenting the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcasing one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of stamps and philatelic material in the world.

• Explore with a virtual museu m tour

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens 

Hillwood is a decorative arts museum in Northwest Washington DC. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post (of the Post cereal empire), Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection including Fabergé eggs, 18th and 19th century French art, and one of the country’s finest orchid collections. 

• Explore the Hillwood Museum collection from home , including virtual museum collection and video library
• See what’s in bloom in the Hillwood Gardens

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Washington DC Art Galleries: Online Collections & Virtual Experiences

No virtual tour of Washington DC would be complete without exploring the city’s art galleries. Check out the best online museum collections and experiences from DC’s world-class galleries.

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

The Hirshhorn Museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution, and was endowed in the 1960’s with the permanent collection of Joseph H. Hirshhorn.  It currently focuses its collection-building and exhibition-planning mainly on the post–World War II period, with particular emphasis on art made during the last 50 years.

• Experience the Hirshhorn from home with the #HirshhornInsideOut including artist and curator-led insights and art activities for all ages
• Explore virtual tours of the the Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Gardens  
• Listen to their Artist Talks lecture series on Soundcloud
• Check out their online events on Facebook

National Portrait Gallery

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Portrait Gallery’s collections focus on images of famous Americans. 

• Explore their Google Arts & Culture collection online including the exhibit Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence
• Don’t miss their Presidential Portrait Collection and Portraits of African Americans
• Listen to the National Portrait Gallery podcast PORTRAITS: Real People, Real Stories
• No visit here is complete without a moment in the Kogod Courtyard (use the navigation menu to look around!)

National Gallery of Art (NGA)

The National Gallery of Art preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters an understanding of works of art.  The Gallery’s collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, and other arts traces the development of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the present, including the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas.

• Discover highlights of the National Gallery’s collections
• View the NGA’s online Google Arts & Culture collection including Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting
• Explore the NGA’s online editions 
• Learn about the design of the Gallery’s East Building by architect I.M. Pei 
• Experience their virtual museum tour of Degas at the Opera
• No visit to the NGA is complete without reflecting in the Rothko room: experience a virtual tour
• Explore their open-source library of images including their 
• View their collection of 40,000 photographs dating from the 1850’s to today
• Listen to the story of how Marc Chagall’s mosaic Orphée made its way from a private garden in Georgetown to the NGA’s Sculpture Garden:

Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) & Renwick Gallery

The Smithsonian American Art Museum  holds one of the world’s largest and most inclusive collections of American art, from the colonial period to the present, with more than 7,000 artists represented. Explore their collection 

• Experience Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collections online 
• Check out SAAM’s Google Arts & Culture collection online
• Explore the many meanings of art with Smithsonian historians and researchers through SAAM’s video series Re:Frame
• Watch all of the museum’s videos online
• Experience a Renwick Gallery exhibition in Virtual Reality

The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection is an art museum founded by Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips in 1921 as the Phillips Memorial Gallery located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC.

• While the Riffs and Relations exhibit is on hiatus, The Phillips Collection has published a YouTube series that allows users to engage with the exhibit and its galleries
• View other featured multimedia online

National Museum of Asian Art (Freer-Sackler Galleries)

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the Freer and Sackler Galleries make up the National Museum of Asian Art and house the largest Asian art research library in the country.

• Explore the Museum’s collections online
• View the Museum’s online Google Arts & Culture collection
• Listen to the their podcast archive and Silk Road Stories of volunteers from the Washington DC community who have cultural ties to various sites along the ancient Silk Road
• Explore the Museum’s music series

National Museum of African Art 

The National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian Institution’s African art museum, located on the National Mall.  Its collections include 9,000 works of traditional and contemporary African art from both Sub-Saharan and Arab North Africa, 300,000 photographs, and 50,000 library volumes.

• Explore the Museum online
• View the Museum’s Google Arts & Culture collection online 

Art Museum of the Americas 

Art Museum of the Americas is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean. 

• The Museum is currently open on a limited basis: learn more 

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Kennedy Center is a vibrant campus of theaters and other artistic spaces that is also a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.  It is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, the Washington Ballet and thousands of annual performances of theater, dance, ballet, and orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music.

• Explore the Kennedy Center online , including remote performances
• View a virtual historical and artistic tour of the Kennedy Center including performance spaces, terrace views and notable performances
• See the Kennedy Center’s online Google Arts & Culture listing
• Take a virtual tour of the Kennedy Center lobby and pretend you’re enjoying a glass of sparkling wine at an intermission
• Attend the Kennedy Center’s performances virtually with Kennedy Center at Home including new releases daily on their Digital Stage
• See live “Couch Concert” performances from musicians’ homes live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4PM and see encore Millennium Stage performances on-demand
• Take a guided tour of Jazz in DC and get inspired with a seasonal playlist of classical music

National Zoo & Washington DC Gardens

Next on our Washington DC virtual tour: let’s explore the green spaces of the city with a stop at the National Zoo and beautiful DC gardens.

Smithsonian National Zoo

The National Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the United States and part of the Smithsonian Institution.   Founded in 1889, its mission is to provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats.

• View the Zoo’s online Google Arts & Culture collection including Cheetah Conservation Station
• Take a virtual tour of National Zoo highlights (select a language, click “begin tour” and scroll down to start)
• Experience the Zoo from home with their live zoo webcams including the live cheetah cub cam and famous DC panda cam

Love zoos and wildlife? Be sure to check out my feature guide to virtual field trips of the best zoos and live safaris around the globe , including how you can livestream a free guided safari every day!

U.s. botanic garden.

The United States Botanical Garden is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol near Garfield Circle. The garden includes a nearly 30,000-square foot conservatory, the National Garden, and Bartholdi Park. It’s the oldest continually-operating botanic garden in the United states, and is known for its rare and endangered plants, 5,000 orchid specimens and its annual holiday display.

• Learn about their gardens and plant species
• Take a virtual tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden
• Check out their online events on Facebook , like free guided yoga sessions from inside the garden

Smithsonian Gardens 

The Smithsonian Gardens are landscapes, interiorscapes, and horticulture-related collections and exhibits, which extend the Smithsonian museum experience into a public garden setting, with over 180 acres of green space and 13 gardens.

• Learn about the Smithsonian Gardens
• Take a virtual reality tour of the Enid A. Haupt Garden and the Moongate Garden at the Smithsonian Castle
• Find out about their current and past exhibitions

U.S. National Arboretum

The United States National Arboretum is a public garden, research facility, and urban green space located in Northeast Washington DC. Comprised of 446 acres, the Arboretum is a place of research, education, and discovery as well as an oasis of open space in the Nation’s capital. It was established in 1927 and is operated by the United States Department of Agriculture.

• Learn about the garden’s collections
• See Google street view photos of the arboretum , including their bonsai, azalea and the famous National Capitol Columns which were part of the Capitol building from 1828 to 1958

Tudor Place

Tudor Place is a Federal-style mansion in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC that was home to 6 generations of descendants of George Washington’s wife Martha Custis Washington.  Tours here explore the family stories and the histories of the servants and enslaved workers.  The estate’s collections include more than 15,000 decorative arts items, archival, historic and archaeological artifacts, including the largest collection of Washington artifacts outside Mount Vernon.

• Take a virtual tour inside Tudor Place with ABC News and explore their gardens
• Learn more about Tudor Place with educational resources

Looking for more ways to explore Washington DC’s green spaces? Check out my guide to the best Washington DC gardens by blooming season .

National Mall & Capitol Hill Sights

The National Mall is home to monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the U.S. Capitol, with the White House to the north. The long grassy lawns of the Mall are flanked by Smithsonian museums and other iconic Washington DC sights. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is home to the Jefferson Memorial as well as the famous DC cherry blossoms. Don’t miss these sights on your virtual tour of Washington DC, especially the 4th of July celebrations!

4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall

The Independence Day holiday has always felt extra special to me in Washington DC! Check out some of the best online videos of 4th of July fireworks in our nation’s capital below.

• The 1812 Overture & Fireworks by the National Symphony (2014)
• 2020 4th of July Fireworks view from the National Mall (pretend you’re there having a picnic!)
• 2019 4th of July Fireworks from the Washington Post (skip ahead to the 43:00 minute mark when the action starts!)
• 2018 4th of July Fireworks from the Associated Press

The White House

• View the online White House Google Arts & Culture collection
• Take a 360-degree White House virtual tour and a “guided” virtual tour
• Learn about The White House

United States Capitol

The United States Capitol Building is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It’s located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall.  The original building was completed in 1800.

• Explore with an amazing virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol
• View the Capitol’s online Google Arts & Culture collection
• Plan a visit and see virtual tours from the U.S. House of Representatives

United States Architect of the Capitol

The Architect of the Capitol is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the Capitol complex. 

• Explore the Capitol campus with an immersive virtual field trip and virtual exhibits
• Learn about the history of the Capitol complex with the Architect’s Virtual Capitol

Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial is a presidential memorial built in Washington, D.C. between 1939 and 1943 to Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence.

• Take a virtual reality 360-degree tour of the Jefferson Memorial and learn about its history
• Explore the Jefferson Memorial with a virtual Google Arts & Culture tour

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall built to commemorate George Washington, the first President of the United States. Located almost due east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial,the monument is both the world’s tallest predominantly stone structure and the world’s tallest obelisk.

• Find out what’s inside the Washington Monument

Tidal Basin

The Tidal Basin is a partially man-made reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel and the spotlight of the annual spring Cherry Blossom Festival.  Memorials here include Jefferson, the Martin Luther King, Jr., the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and George Mason Memorial. 

• Explore the Tidal Basin with a virtual tour
• Experience the Virtual Cherry Blossoms Festival
• Step back in time with imagined views of Washington DC from 1800-2016

If your bucket list includes seeing Washington DC for our spring cherry blossoms, don’t miss my guide to planning a visit including a detailed Tidal Basin blossom-spotting map! And get my tips on the best Washington DC Airbnbs for your trip.

Library of Congress 

The Library of Congress is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is commonly considered the national library of the United States. The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world, and its collections include research materials from all parts of the world and in more than 450 languages.

• Learn about the Library with history and online tours
• Explore the Library’s current exhibitions
• Tour the Library in 360 degrees
• Explore the Library’s video vault

National Archives 

The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with the preservation and documentation of government and historical records.  The National Archives exhibits include the original United States Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, United States Bill of Rights, and many other historical documents.

• View the Rotonda of the National Archives in 360 degrees
• Explore the National Archives’ digital resources  
• Discover the Archives’ exhibits online

Free Bill of Rights Lesson Plan & Activities

Get a free Bill of Rights lesson plan and activities for grades 4-8 from We are Teachers.

Folger Shakespeare Library

The Folger Shakespeare Library is an independent research library on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It has the world’s largest collection of the printed works of William Shakespeare, and is a primary repository for rare materials from the early modern period.

• Explore the Library online including their Shakespeare Unlimited podcast
• Listen to audio recordings of seven Shakespeare plays

Want to know an adorable secret about the National Mall? The reflecting pools are home to baby ducks in spring! Check out my Washington DC ducklings guide and see photos.

More Washington DC Historic Sites

We’re not done with this Washington DC virtual tour yet! We’ve got several historic sites and more attractions still to go.

National Cathedral 

Washington National Cathedral is an American cathedral of the Episcopal Church. The cathedral is of Neo-Gothic design closely modeled on English Gothic style of the late fourteenth century. 

• Explore the special architectural features of the Cathedral online including the rose window, peal bells and Darth Vader grotesque.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is located in a neighborhood east of the Anacostia River in Southeast DC.  The site preserves the home and estate of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African Americans of the 19th century. 

• View a virtual tour of the site
• Explore the Frederick Douglass Google Arts & Culture listing
• Watch the moving short film by National Public Radio of young descendants of Frederick Douglass reading and discussing his famous speech, “ What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? “
• Watch past Facebook Live videos while the site is closed, including reading and discussing The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass with Ranger Kevin

Universities

Explore these Washington DC universities with virtual tours.

• Catholic University of America
• Georgetown University 
• Gallaudet University
• American University

American Presidents

Learn more about two of America’s most notable presidents with these online resources and virtual Washington DC tours.

George Washington

Mount Vernon was the plantation of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife Martha Washington. And it’s a must-see for this Washington DC virtual tour! The Mount Vernon estate is situated on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, a half hour from DC near Alexandria.

• Explore and learn about Mount Vernon with a really cool virtual tour
• Learn about George Washington through notes and personal items as well as his most famous portrait
• Learn about the day-to-day lives of the enslaved people at Mount Vernon including known biographies

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States (1861–1865). Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the American Civil War. On April 14, 1865, just days after the war’s end, he was assassinated while enjoying a night at the theater by Confederate sympathizer and spy John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln is consistently ranked as the greatest U.S. president. 

• Explore the Ford’s Theater Google Arts & Culture listing, including a fascinating online exhibit about Lincoln’s funeral train procession
• View the digital resources of Lincoln’s Cottage  
• Read about Lincoln’s writings and views on slavery
• Take a virtual reality tour of the Lincoln Memorial
• Take an online tour of the Lincoln Memorial and listen to insights from a National Park Service ranger
• View an online Smithsonian exhibition Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life
• Listen to a Smithsonian podcast and explore a little-known side of this president with Abraham Lincoln: Prankster-in-Chief
• Explore a Google Arts & Culture exhibition Lincoln from Postmaster to President

Thomas Jefferson

Monticello was the plantation home of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Located about 2.5 hours from Washington DC, it’s often visited as a day trip from the city.

• Explore all of Monticello’s online resources
• Take a virtual tour of Monticello ; there are both paid guided tours and free options, including a cool 360-degree tour
• View the Google Arts & Culture Monticello Tour with video insights from historians, curators and guides
• Learn about slavery at Monticello including tours and exhibits and known biographies of the people enslaved at Monticello
• Read about the fascinating life and family history of Sally Hemings , an enslaved woman who is believed to have had six of Jefferson’s children, after negotiating for her future children’s freedom when she was just 16
• Listen to stories from the “Getting Word” oral history project, which began at Monticello in 1993 to capture stories from descendants of Monticello’s African American community

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The Best Educational Virtual Field Trips to Washington DC

Are you ready to take an awesome virtual field trip to Washington DC ? It’s one of the many virtual field trips for middle school I highly recommend for tweens and their families.

Our nation’s capital is a place where you can get up close and personal with American history and government. History comes alive for visitors thanks to its beautiful architecture, historical artifacts, thought-provoking museums, inspiring art, and more.

While it may not be possible for you to visit DC in person, you can still take in the wonder of the city from the comfort of your home thanks to the many virtual tours available.

If you’re studying American history in your homeschool, you’ll definitely want to add some of these amazing educational places to your lesson plans.

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Let’s Take a Virtual Field Trip to Washington DC

There is so much to see and do in Washington, so I’ve separated the virtual tours and field trips into categories to help you navigate this list. That way you can go directly to the type of place you want to visit.

Below, you’ll find links to museums, government buildings, memorials, and more. Your teen will be amazed at how much is packed into this small city on the East Coast.

Use the Table of Contents above to help you move throughout the list.

While this is not a full and complete list of everything you can see virtually in Washington, it’s a great place to start your journey.

American Government Sites

The white house.

The White House is an iconic symbol, not only of our government but of our country. You’ll definitely want to add a visit to this location to your American history or government lesson plans.

• Get a close-up view of the White House through the Google Arts & Culture collection.
• View videos and tours of 1600 Penn, what President Obama referred to as “ the People’s House .”
• Tour the Eisenhower Executive Office Building .

The United States Capitol

When you tour the United States Capitol , you get to see where both the Senate and the House of Representatives meet and work. It’s also a pretty amazing structure.

The United States Supreme Court

• Take this tour and see where the highest court in our country is located.
• Hear oral arguments and read transcripts of cases that the Supreme Court Justices have ruled on.
• Check out their main site to learn all about the Supreme Court .

The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is essentially our national library. One of its major functions is to serve as a resource for the United States Congress. Our representatives use it as a research library. With well over 170 million items, it’s the largest library in the world and contains some pretty cool treasures.

The National Archives

• While “visiting” the National Archives , you’ll have access to important documents, records, and photos. It’s where you’ll find the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
• There are also helpful activities and tools you can use to teach civics or American history in your homeschool .
• They also have a helpful YouTube channel .

Take a Virtual Field Trip to Washington’s Monuments and Memorials

Washington is home to a number of monuments and memorials. These famous landmarks are inspiring and definitely worth viewing.

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument was built in honor of George Washington. This famous obelisk is located right in the middle of the National Mall . At 155 feet, it’s the world’s largest stone structure.

Lincoln Memorial

Just past the 36 stone columns, inside the Lincoln Memorial , is the 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln. Etched in stone on the walls are two of his famous speeches – the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address.

Jefferson Memorial

On the Potomac River Tidal Basin, the Jefferson Memorial houses the 19-foot statue of Thomas Jefferson. This memorial features a domed roof and contains carved excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.

Vietnam War Memorial

The Vietnam War Memorial honors those who fought, lost their lives and were missing in action during the Vietnam war. It consists of a statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, and the famously moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. It’s an incredibly powerful war memorial.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Erected to honor those who fought and died during the Korean War, the Korean War Veterans Memorial is a beautiful monument. It consists of large walls and a pool of remembrance. Etched onto the walls are images of troops traveling by sea, land, and air. Soldiers representing the various armed forces stand in the center.

WWII Memorial

• The WWII Memorial was the first national memorial built to honor the 16 million U.S. military who served in the war, the 400,000+ soldiers who died, and everyone who supported the war effort. This open memorial has 56 granite columns that represent national unity.
• You’ll find a comprehensive teacher’s manual that includes activities, projects, and information to help you teach your tween about WWII .
• There’s also an arts and culture tour of this and the other war memorials .

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Carved in his likeness, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was built to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his incredible life, legacy, and struggle for freedom and equality for all. Engraved throughout the memorial are his own powerful words.

Here are even more online resources you can use to study his life and legacy.

American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

The American Disabled Veterans Memorial is the first national memorial to honor veterans who are living with permanent disabilities due to their service. Soldiers tell their story on the glass panels through their words and images. You can take a 360-degree tour here .

Navy Memorial

The Navy Memorial includes a beautiful memorial plaza and interactive visitor’s center that all honor those men and women who served in the Sea Services.

The Smithsonian

While many people think that the Smithsonian is one museum in D.C., the Smithsonian Institution is actually a huge complex that includes a wide variety of museums, research centers, and educational opportunities.

Below, you’ll find some of the most popular locations that are perfect for older kids.

The  Smithsonian Institution Building or “the Castle”  is home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center.

The National Zoological Park

The National Zoo is one of the most famous zoos in the country. It is home to over 2,000 animals, one of the most popular being the panda. On their website, they have a bunch of wildlife and conservation activities you can do at home. Plus, some of the animals have their own webcams, so you can see them whenever you’d like.

• Giant Panda Cam
• Cheetah Cub Cam
• Elephant Cam
• Naked Mole-rat Cam
• Black-footed Ferret Cam

National Air & Space Museum

• One of the most popular museums is the Air & Space Museum . This is where you’ll find everything related to space, aviation, and exploration.
• They have amazing exhibits you can view online.
• You can also use their great activities and learning guides in your science lesson plans .

National Museum of Natural History

• A favorite of ours is definitely the Natural History Museum . This museum houses a massive collection of taxidermied animals, animal skeletons, mummies, and gems.
• They have a bunch of virtual tours , interactive webcasts , and other teaching resources you can use in your homeschool.
• Tour the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden .

National Gallery of Art

• With over 150,000 works of art, the National Gallery of Art is an impressive museum. You can view much of the collection online, including sculptures, drawings, and photographs along with some very famous paintings.
• They have a number of wonderful lessons and activities you can use as part of your art lessons for tween s .

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum wholly dedicated to the lives of African Americans by preserving and sharing their history and culture. It houses over 36,000 artifacts split into a wide variety of categories.

National Museum of American History

• With over 1.8 million items in their collection, the American History Museum is an enormous museum. It’s dedicated to preserving all kinds of artifacts from our American life.
• The eclectic exhibition is fun to peruse and includes things like the original Star-Spangled Banner, Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, Dorthy’s ruby slippers, Julia Child’s kitchen, and the gowns of the First Ladies.
• There are a ton of items to view online and they also have a bunch of learning resources you can use at home.

National Museum of the American Indian

• The National Museum of the American Indian honors Native Americans, their culture, and their heritage. It houses one of the largest collections of Native artifacts.
• They have an impressive number of online exhibits and instructional resources that will help your teen learn more about Native Americans and their important stories and history.

National Portrait Gallery

• The National Portrait Gallery houses the portraits of famous individuals who have helped shaped our country. It is also home to the complete collection of presidential portraits.
• View over 3,800 works of art from home , including the First Ladies, Portraits of African Americans, our American Origins, and more.
• Take a look at their distance learning tools and resources they offer that you can use in your home school.
• Interact with the museum through online programs and workshops .

Smithsonian American Art Museum

• The Museum of American Art is the first national American Art collection. It spans our entire history and is dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of American art. It contains a wide variety of mediums from both past and present.
• Visit the museum at home with their virtual tour .
• The museum offers quite a few teacher guides and resources you can use at home with your kids.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

• National Museum of African Art is the premier national museum dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of African art. Their impressive collection spans decades and is dedicated to celebrating modern artists.
• They also have quite a few activities and workshops you can do at home to interact with the museum.

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

• From stamps to the history of the Postal Service, the National Postal Museum is full of information related to our nation’s postal history from Colonial times to the present. Stamps have honored every part of our world, innovations, leaders, art, and more. Everyone can learn something from our postal stamps, both past, and present.
• There are a number of virtual exhibitions you can explore.
• Use their free educational resources to help your tween learn more about stamps and the postal service .

Smithsonian Gardens

The Smithsonian Gardens cover over 180 acres of natural plants and fauna and is dedicated to immersing people in the beauty and importance of horticulture.

National Mall

• The majority of these amazing museums are found on the National Mall , some of the most famous acres in Washington.
• You can view the mall in real-time through this webcam .
• See panoramic views of the National Mall .
• While you’re learning about the National Mall, download this Junior Ranger Activity Booklet to make your lessons more interactive. You won’t be able to do all the activities virtually. There are plenty you can add to your lesson plans.

Other Museums in Washington D.C. That Have Virtual Tours

Aside from the Smithsonian, there are some amazing and unique museums in Washington that you should tour from home.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

• In my opinion, no museum is more moving than the Holocaust Museum . It is full of personal tales from those who were witness to this horrible period of history, propaganda used to sway views, personal artifacts, and even piles of things taken from the Jews as they traveled to the concentration camps.
• View their online exhibitions about WWII, the Holocaust, and other genocides from around the world.
• Utilize their online tools to teach your tweens about the holocaust .

National Museum of Women in the Arts

• The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only extensive museum of its kind, dedicated to promoting women through various art mediums.
• You can use these See for Yourself cards to tour and interact with their collection.
• They also offer curriculum and resource guides you can use to teach your older kids about women’s contributions to art , spanning decades.

National Geographic Museum

• The National Geographic Society and Museum champions the fields of science, exploration, and storytelling.
• It has quite a few of its past events available online and an amazing virtual tour of its Jane Goodall exhibit .
• This site offers a ton of student resources you can use in your homeschool. From student experiences to classroom resources, you’ll find plenty to use in your geography lesson plans .

National Guard Educational Foundation Museum

Take a tour of the National Guard Museum and learn about the history of the American National Guard.

International Spy Museum

Check out the world of espionage and intelligence through virtual workshops and learning tools at the International Spy Museum .

National Building Museum

If your tween is interested in architecture, check out the  National Building Museum . You can see many items from its collection, plus use their teaching resources to help your kids learn about engineering and architecture.

Virtual Tours of Washington DC Historic Sites

Spend some time checking out these interesting tours of some of D.C.’s historic sites.

Frederick Douglass Home

Tour the Washington home of Frederick Douglass , that’s now a National Historic Site.

Botanic Garden

Take a look at the oldest Botanic Garden in our country and see why George Washington thought it was important for Washington DC to have a place like this to promote plants and educate the public about their benefits.

Ford’s Theatre

As part of your study on Abraham Lincoln, take a tour of Ford’s Theatre and see where President Lincoln was assassinated. Use their resources to teach your tween about Abraham Lincoln’s life, death, and legacy .

Embassy Row

Take an Embassy Row Tour . There’s also an alphabetical listing of the more than 170 foreign embassies you can use to jump directly to a country’s specific embassy page.

The National Cathedral

The National Cathedral is a beautiful church, inspired by 14th Century English Gothic architecture. You can virtually tour some of the interior and exterior of this remarkable gem. One of our favorites was the gallery showing some of the most unique gargoyles sitting atop the cathedral.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a digital stage where you can watch certain previous performances.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

See how paper money is made at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing . Their site will walk you through how money gets designed, printed, cut, sorted, and inspected for defects.

Arlington National Cemetery

Located just outside the city, no study of Washington, DC is complete without learning about the Arlington National Cemetery . Explore the hallowed grounds at home and check out their education program to learn more about the importance of this memorial as well as the men and women who are buried here.

As I said, there are a ton of things in Washington DC that you can see and do all from the comfort of your home. Add some of these sites to your history lesson plans to engage your tween.

Best Resources to Use During Your Virtual Field Trip to Washington DC

• Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government  will give you the tools and activities you need to teach your tween about our government and how it works. 
• With this book, teens can learn 1,000 Facts About the White House .
• The History Channel walks you through the Great Monuments of Washington D.C. on this DVD.
• Work together to build this 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle highlighting the famous landmarks in Washington DC .
• Even though you’re not visiting in person, this laminated map, featuring Washington’s Historical Sites will help you feel like you’re really there.
• Challenge your tween with this US Capitol 3D Puzzle .
• This DVD will take your family on a tour of Washington, DC , specifically for kids.
• Part informational, part activity book, this resource will help you expand your lessons on Washington, DC .
• Use this Secret Washington D.C. guide to learn even more about this great town.

More Virtual Field Trips for Teens

• Learn all about virtual field trips for middle school .
• Tour all kinds of famous landmarks and cool sites in New York City .
• Choose one of these educational virtual field trips . This list includes locations to learn about art, history, animals, nature, and famous sites from around the globe.
• See the beauty of our national parks from the comfort of home.
• Take a virtual tour of the Alamo and then add some of the suggested activities and resources to your history lessons.

Are you excited to take a virtual field trip to Washington, DC? What’s going to be your first stop?

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