A short walk from the Hyatt Place (about 10 minutes), the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum offers fascinating exhibits on aviation and spaceflight. Admission is free, but timed-entry passes are required—reserve them online in advance. The museum is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible; check the website for current hours and special exhibits.

A cluster of Smithsonian museums is just 10–20 minutes from the hotel. The closest include the National Museum of the American Indian, the Freer Sackler (Asian art), and the National Museum of African Art—each free to enter and with pleasant cafés. The National Museum of Natural History is the farthest of the group but still within easy reach; all are accessible by walking or metro.

Beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens! Free admission and only a 10-minute walk from the hotel.