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Museum of Modern Art
MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art, known locally as MoMA, is a major art museum in New York City.
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- Museum
- New York
Country guide
Museums in United States — page 2
At 9,833,520 km² the United States has the fourth-largest land area in the world, and its 50 states and federal district span enough longitude that the ordinary...
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At 9,833,520 km² the United States has the fourth-largest land area in the world, and its 50 states and federal district span enough longitude that the ordinary clock runs from UTC−4 to UTC−10, with the territories reaching −12, +10 and +11. The 2025 population estimate is 341,784,857. Washington, D.C. is the capital and New York the largest city, but neither stands in for the rest of it. Distance is the planning problem here, not choice: a trip works far better as one region covered properly than as anything resembling a national tour.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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New York
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New York 13,079 places -
Chicago
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Chicago 7,644 places -
Los Angeles
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Los Angeles 6,834 places -
Washington
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Washington 3,796 places -
Boston
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Boston 3,153 places -
San Francisco
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San Francisco 3,542 places -
Honolulu
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Honolulu 1,865 places -
Las Vegas
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Las Vegas 1,236 places -
Miami
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Miami 1,102 places -
Orlando
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Orlando 1,026 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English is the principal language; no federal official language
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +1
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 911
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A and B · 120 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- Water quality is regulated locally; check the current notice for the destination
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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27 1 hr 30 minArt Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago is an encyclopedic art museum beside Grant Park, with historic galleries and the Modern Wing.
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- Museum
- Chicago
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28 1 hr 30 minJ. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center is an art museum on a hilltop campus in Los Angeles. The official Getty visitor material describes galleries, architecture, gardens and changing exhibitions as parts of one visit.
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- Museum
- Los Angeles
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29 1 hr 30 minFreer Gallery of Art
The Freer Gallery of Art is a Smithsonian museum devoted to Asian art and the work of American artist James McNeill Whistler. It forms part of the National Museum of Asian Art beside the Arthur M.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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30 1 hr 30 minNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the flagship natural-history museum of Los Angeles County. It is located in Exposition Park, near the University of Southern California campus.
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- Museum
- Los Angeles
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31 1 hr 30 minNational Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum is a Smithsonian institution on Washington’s National Mall devoted to the history and technology of flight.
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- Museum
- Washington
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32 1 hr 30 minUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is a national institution in Washington, DC devoted to documenting the Holocaust and preserving its human meaning through evidence, testimony and remembrance.
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- Museum
- Washington
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33 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the world's first major museum dedicated solely to women artists. Located in Washington, D.C., it occupies a historic former Masonic temple building.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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34 1 hr 30 minNational Building Museum
The National Building Museum is an architecture and design museum in Washington, D.C., housed in the former Pension Building. Its subject is the built environment: architecture, engineering, design, construction, and urban planning.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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35 1 hr 30 minUSS Pampanito
USS Pampanito is a World War II-era Gato-class submarine preserved as a museum ship at San Francisco's Hyde Street Pier. Commissioned in 1943, she completed six war patrols in the Pacific Theater.
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- Museum
- San Francisco
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36 1 hr 30 minLos Angeles County Museum of Art
LACMA grew from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art and became an independent art museum in the 1960s.
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- Museum
- Los Angeles
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37 1 hr 30 minWhitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney Museum of American Art is a major institution in New York City dedicated to twentieth and twenty-first century American art.
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- Museum
- New York
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38 1 hr 30 minArts and Industries Building
The Arts and Industries Building is a historic Smithsonian museum structure located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Constructed in 1881, it was designed to house the United States National Museum's growing collections.
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- Museum
- Washington
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39 1 hr 30 minRenwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located near the White House in Washington, D.C.
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- Museum
- Washington
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40 1 hr 30 minThe Frick Collection
Frick Collection
The Frick Collection is an art museum housed in the former mansion of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it occupies a Gilded Age residence designed for grand domestic living.
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- Museum
- New York
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41 1 hr 30 minHonolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art
Honolulu Museum of Art is Honolulu’s principal public art museum, connecting Hawaiʻi, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.
- Must see
- Museum
- Honolulu
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42 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is a Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Its Washington location occupies a distinctive building on the National Mall.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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43 1 hr 30 minHull House
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is a settlement-house museum located in Chicago, Illinois. It preserves and interprets the history of Hull House, founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr.
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- Museum
- Chicago
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44 1 hr 30 minM. H. de Young Memorial Museum
de Young Museum
The de Young Museum is the leading fine-arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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- Museum
- San Francisco
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45 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of African Art
The National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian Institution’s museum devoted to the arts of Africa, beneath the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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- Museum
- Washington
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46 1 hr 30 minAnacostia Community Museum
The Anacostia Community Museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located in Washington, D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood. Established in 1967, it was originally founded as the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum with a mission to serve the local community.
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- Museum
- Washington
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47 1 hr 30 minHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the Smithsonian Institution's museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it features a distinctive cylindrical building designed by Gordon Bunshaft.
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- Museum
- Washington
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48 1 hr 30 minJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is a National presidential library and museum located on Columbia Point in Boston. It serves as the official repository for documents and artifacts from the presidency of John F.
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- Museum
- Boston
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49 1 hr 30 minOld State House
The Old State House is a historic colonial government building in Boston, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1713, it served as the seat of the Massachusetts colonial government and later the state government until 1798.
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- Museum
- Boston
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50 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is a leading contemporary-art institution with a downtown presence. Founded in 1979, it operates multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.
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- Museum
- Los Angeles
Common questions
How long should a first trip to United States be?
Ten to fourteen days should focus on one US region: New York, Washington, and Boston work together by rail, while San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas form a different trip. Miami, Orlando, and Honolulu each require separate travel time and should not be appended casually.
What entry documents are needed for United States?
US admission depends on passport, visa status, and eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA. Confirm both the Department of State visa guidance and Customs and Border Protection requirements for the actual route.
What is the best way to travel around United States?
Domestic flights are often necessary between US regions, while Amtrak is strongest on the Northeast Corridor. A car is unnecessary in New York or Washington but can be useful in Los Angeles and beyond compact city centres.
When is a practical time to visit United States?
April to May and September to October are broad shoulder-season references, not a national weather forecast. Florida heat, western wildfire conditions, hurricane exposure, and Hawaii's trans-Pacific logistics require destination-specific checks.
What money and payment basics apply in United States?
The United States uses the US dollar (USD). Card use is widespread, but taxes, deposits, and gratuities can make the final amount differ from the displayed base price; keep a second payment method for holds or terminal failures.
What practical safety details should I save for United States?
Dial 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies in the United States. Type A and B sockets use 120 V; national tap-water safety is not recorded here, so consult the local utility or accommodation.