American University Museum
The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC. Its story as a place to visit starts in 2005. Our list goes on with White House, 3.9 mi away.
A museum inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
American University Museum is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 36 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 7 miles from American University Museum.
Established in 2005
American University Museum dates from 2005. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
The weather near American University Museum shifts through the year, as below.
American University Museum
The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2005
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to base yourself for American University Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From American University Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 4 mi south | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 8 mi south | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 8 mi west | 10 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| North Bethesda | 7 mi north | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
| Silver Spring | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,462 | $643K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around American University Museum
Every place here is under 5 miles away.
Big draw14 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw34 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw44 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw55 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw64 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw74 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw84 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to American University Museum
Is American University Museum in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit American University Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is American University Museum from Baltimore?
About 36 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to American University Museum?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near American University Museum?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (4 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (8 mi, 44 places to stay).
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