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Address: 1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Hours: Open · Closes 6 PM
Days of weekOpen hours
Tuesday
10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday
10 AM - 6 PM
Thanksgiving, hours may vary
Friday
10 AM - 6 PM
Black Friday, hours may vary
Saturday
10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday
10 AM - 6 PM
Monday
10 AM - 6 PM
Service Areas: Global
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Jun 16, 2022
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Questions & answers

Q:
How about parking? Is there any parking lot or garage? Or street parking?
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No garage but lots of street parking nearby
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Answer by Rob H · Jan 9, 2023
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Is there a security check or metal detectors? Need to know because i dont go into the city without protection for my …
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Is there a security check or metal detectors? Need to know because i dont go into the city without protection for my family. I know the Smithsonian museums have them I've never been to this place
A:
No there were no metal detectors. I don't know what their policy is regarding entry with firearms.
Q:
How many hours would you say were needed to see this exhibit fully?
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We watched the movie and then went through both exhibits, so we were there between 2 and 3 hours
Q:
Eateries nearby? Just looking for something within a short walking distance to grab a quick lunch.
A:
Buy a national geographic magazine and look at pictures, which is all you do here anyway,
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