Activities for Senior Citizens in Washington, D.C.

International Spy Museum

• The International Spy Museum caters to senior visitors with ticket discounts for people aged 65 or older that as of 2010 cost $17. The museum contains a variety of exhibits that record the evolution of spying from the ancient world through to modern times. Exhibits examine cold war era disguises and spy techniques. Interactive attractions allow guests to assume the role of a spy. All areas of the museum and its restaurant provide ramps for wheelchair access. Audiovisual tours enable visitors with impaired hearing or vision to enjoy the exhibits.

  International Spy Museum

  800 F Street

  Washington, DC 20004

  202-393-7798

  spymuseum.org

The Capitol

• The U.S. Capitol allows visitors access every day except for major holidays and during inaugurations. The historic building accommodates seniors on a budget, because it charges no admission fees for the Capitol Tour or the Visitors Center, although the Capitol building requires tours be booked in advance. The wheelchair friendly complex offers audiovisual guides to hearing impaired guests and the informational films feature captioning.

  The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

  East Capitol Street North East and 1st Street North East

  Washington, DC 20001

  202-226-8000

  visitthecapitol.gov

The National Air And Space Museum

• Located at the National Mall, The National Air and Space Museum attracts over 9 million visitors a year and claims to be the most visited museum in the world. The museum does not charge admission fees and the IMAX theater it contains offers discounted tickets to seniors. Popular attractions include the Apollo 11 command module and gloves worn by the first astronauts to land on the Moon. The museum entertains visitors year round except on Federal holidays. The whole museum offers wheelchair access and the information desk provides free wheelchairs to visitors unable to walk for long distances.

  National Air and Space Museum

  Independence Avenue 7th Street South West

  Washington, DC 20560

  202-357-1729

  nasm.si.edu

The National Theatre

• The National Theatre in Washington DC, hosts an ever-changing line up of cabaret shows, magic acts and musical performers. The theatre offers discount tickets to senior citizens aged 65 or older. The Special Patron Tickets provide half-price access to certain shows. The theatre requires proof of age and enables purchasers to buy one additional discount ticket for an eligible guest.

  The National Theatre

  1321 Pennsylvania Avenue North West

  Washington, DC 20004

  202-628-6161

  nationaltheatre.org