John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The national performing arts center on the Potomac, with free performances on the Millennium Stage every day at 6 p.m. and a rooftop terrace for watching the sunset over the river.
Opened in 1971, the center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The lobby is 190 meters long and hung with crystal chandeliers gifted by countries, and a bronze bust of Kennedy stands at the center. The REACH wing, expanded in 2019, has outdoor lawns and exhibition spaces. The Millennium Stage hosts free performances daily at 6 p.m., and the rooftop terrace is free to visit. Free guided tours are available, and a free shuttle runs from Foggy Bottom Metro station.
Opening hours
About 10:00 until the evening show ends
Nearby sights
- National Mall & Lincoln Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Georgetown
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- National World War II Memorial
- The Phillips Collection
- The White House
- Dumbarton Oaks