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These Beautiful Photos Will Make You Want to Visit a Museum This Weekend

See just how photogenic Washington, D.C.’s museums can be

By Michelle Goldchain@goldchainam Jul 12, 2016, 10:10am EDT

Ever needed an extra boost of motivation to experience the city? These Instagram photos should help do the trick. Below, Curbed has found some of the best photos capturing the Smithsonian museums.

If more interested in discovering lesser-known venues, check out this map of the city’s most underrated museums and galleries.

#MuseumWeekDC kicks off tomorrow! It's the perfect time to hang out with Henry the Elephant at the @smithsoniannmnh, as @signorinaviaggi did last week. Learn more about Museum Week DC on washington.org. #MyDCcool

A photo posted by Washington DC (@visitwashingtondc) on May 22, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

Today in 1984: The Rutan "Voyager" made its first flight. "Voyager" would later became the first airplane to fly around the world non-stop without refueling. "Voyager" is pictured here at our Museum in Washington, DC above the old location for our welcome desk. Come see how we're transforming our Boeing #MilestonesofFlight Hall! #avgeek #airandspace40

A photo posted by National Air and Space Museum (@airandspacemuseum) on Jun 22, 2016 at 1:18pm PDT

Good morning! Henry, our elephant, is excited to meet our Instameet participants! Follow along with our group today, using #NMNHphoto starting at 9:15am!

A photo posted by Smithsonian's NMNH (@smithsoniannmnh) on Feb 20, 2015 at 5:47am PST

Gabriel Dawe's indoor rainbows almost defy understanding. This installation took over 60 miles of thread to make- stunning! Gabriel Dawe Plexus A1 Coloured thread 2015 #gabrieldawe #washington #usa #america #rainbow #colour #thread #textiles #art #artist #installation #artegrams #photography #artoftheday #picoftheday #instaart #instaartist #artschool #stmartins #artcollector #education #gallery #museum #contemporaryart #spectrum #ray #sunshine #renwickgallery

A photo posted by Artegrams (@artegrams) on Jul 10, 2016 at 4:05am PDT

Saturday at noon! Hear from the artist behind the Gallery’s famed installation "Multiverse," or as known on Instagram, #thosengalights. Leo Villareal will join associate curator of modern art Molly Donovan in conversation about his experiments in light, sound, and video. Want to ask Villareal a question? Leave one here and we might ask the artist on Saturday. We’ll share his responses via Twitter; you can follow the Gallery @ngadc. We hope to see you Saturday! #atnga #nationalgalleryofart #leovillareal

A photo posted by National Gallery of Art (@ngadc) on May 6, 2016 at 6:06am PDT

Captured by @themoonlitnest: the littlest artwatcher underneath Albert Bierstadt's monumental "Mount Corcoran," c. 1876-1877. Share your favorite memories and moments of time spent at the Gallery with #myngadc.

A photo posted by National Gallery of Art (@ngadc) on May 15, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

The votes are in! Last night was another amazing #NewseumNights. Special thanks to @buzzfeed, @alfranken, @andpizza and @chinachilcano! #LikeShareElect

A photo posted by Newseum (@newseum) on May 12, 2016 at 2:48pm PDT

Last one for today. Thank you for letting me show you guys around a bit. I wish I could show you guys a ton more places but sadly my time is up. Thanks again @withthelocals for giving me this opportunity. If you want to see more of DC make sure to follow me @adrienradford . The Kogod Courtyard is a excellent place to relax, read a book, or just spend time with yourself. This place is just beautiful all together with a very chill vibe. The light that comes through Kogod is breathtaking as well. If you ever want to find a place just to relax, this is the place you will want to go. Located at the National Portrait Gallery @nationalportraitgallery. #localxDC #outwithlocals #DC @adrienradford

A photo posted by With the Locals (@withthelocals) on May 10, 2015 at 2:33pm PDT

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