Dining and Shopping

ALERT: The National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 9, due to NATO meetings in Washington, D.C.

When you dine or shop with the Smithsonian, your purchase helps us bring exciting learning opportunities to everyone. Each museum features unique merchandise, so be sure to visit them all or shop online.

  • Dining

    Sweet Home Café
    The 2017 James Beard Award nominated Sweet Home Café showcases the rich culture and history of the African American people with traditional, authentic offerings as well as present-day food traditions.
    11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Visitors may obtain a Dine and Shop Pass to facilitate museum entry to dine in the Sweet Home Café or shop in the museum store. For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

    Shopping

    Visit the Museum Store or explore a selection of merchandise online at the Smithsonian Store.

  • Shopping

    The Museum Store offers a wide selection of merchandise inspired by the collections and the arts and cultures of Africa. Some items for sale include; African jewelry, textiles, handicrafts, musical recordings, books, exhibition catalogues, posters and postcards. You can also shop online.

  • Dining

    Mars Café
    (Lower Level)
    Coffee and full espresso bar, featuring locally roasted “Bird Friendly” artisan coffees, specialty teas, and a selection of seasonally inspired sandwiches, warm paninis, salads, and pastries.
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Shopping

    Take home a piece of air and space history from the Museum Store or shop online.

  • Dining

    Shake Shack
    Shake Shack favorites including burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries, frozen custard, coffee, and shakes—including two exclusives, the Constellation Crunch Concrete and Out of This World Shake. In addition, pre-packaged salads and sandwiches are available as a quick pick option.
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

    Shopping

    Take home a piece of air and space history from the Museum Store or shop online.

  • Dining

    Courtyard Café
    The Café offers a fresh and seasonal menu of American-inspired dishes, as well as coffee drinks, wine, beer, and desserts. Specialty sandwiches, soups, pastries, organic salads, wraps, antipasti, and organic options are all on the menu at this gorgeous, all-seasons location.
    11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

    Shopping

    The SAAM Museum Store features gifts, books, jewelry, and more! The SAAM/NPG Online Museum Store is open anytime.

  • Dining

    Eat at America's Table
    (Ground Level)
    Eat at America’s Table is the main eatery at the museum. The menu includes traditional culinary dishes from our nation’s kitchens, cheese and charcuterie, and classic American sandwiches, great American barbecue and grill favorites (burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches etc…) as well as cooking inspired by Tex-Mex and Native-American traditions. The café also offers classic salads made fresh with seasonal inspiration.
    Guests will find freshly brewed coffee as well as wine, beer, and other bottled beverages. All desserts are made in house.
    11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Jazz Café 
    (1st Floor)
    Enjoy a specialty coffee, cold drink, light lunch, or delicious pastry.
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

    Shopping

    Main Museum Store
    1 Center
    202.633.7400

    This vast 6,000-square-foot store is centrally located on the first floor. Visitors may browse through merchandise inspired by the museum’s collection, apparel, home accessories, ornaments, personalized leather bracelets, jewelry, books, and the most incredible selection of socks! 

    Mall Museum Store
    2 Center
    Located at the Mall entrance to the Museum, the Mall Store is the best place for museum souvenirs, a trendy accessory, fun jewelry and a snack to keep you fueled for your next museum visit.

    Or shop online

  • Dining

    Mitsitam Espresso Bar
    The museum's Espresso Bar offers a variety of Native-inspired food options such as posole, chili, Hatch green chile corn muffins, wild rice salad, and sandwiches. Pastries and desserts are also available.
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Mitsitam Café
    The Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe offers a menu of Native-inspired foods. Under the leadership of executive chef Alexandra “Alex” Strong, stations reflect the bounties of the various regions throughout the Western Hemisphere, from the Four Corners to coastlines and woodlands. “Mitsitam” means “Let’s eat!” in the Native language of the Delaware and Piscataway peoples.
    11 a.m. to 4 p.m, except for June 26-July 1, during the Folklife Festival, when hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Shopping

    The Roanoke Museum Store presents Native American artistry from the past and present, illustrating how different artists interpret cultural traditions and art forms. The store features jewelry, textiles, and other works by Native artisans; souvenirs; and children’s books and toys. Selected books, music, and gifts are also available via our online bookstore and the Smithsonian Store. 

  • Dining

    Tarallucci e Vino Cafe
    The cafe, with the adjoining Arthur Ross garden and terrace, is open daily and is accessible without museum admission. Enjoy a quick coffee and snack or a whole afternoon in the sun

    Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Shopping

    Visit SHOP Cooper Hewitt to explore a selection of iconic designs, exceptional gifts, and illuminating publications.

    Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    10% discount for Cooper Hewitt members

  • Shopping

    The Asian Art Museum offers visitors a unique shopping experience. Products reflect the collections and exhibitions and are inspired by the art, culture, and history of Asia. Located on level B1 of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the shop carries jewelry, accessories, apparel, home decor, ceramics, textiles, recordings, children’s toys, books, and many other selections.

    Visit the shop online or call 202.633.0503. Smithsonian member discount applies.

  • Dining

    Dolcezza Coffee & Gelato @ Hirshhorn
    Handmade seasonal gelato, specialty espresso drinks, and small batch pastries from one of D.C.’s most popular locally-owned coffee purveyors, housed in a stunning new lobby coffee bar designed by celebrated artist and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto. The space also features furnishings created by Sugimoto and his studio, including tables from a 700-year-old Japanese nutmeg tree.
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    10% discount for Hirshhorn members

    Shopping

    The Hirshhorn’s Museum Shop features a one-of-a-kind selection of art supplies, housewares, accessories, and books for daily inspiration. Find unique gifts for all ages, with a flair for modern design. You can also shop online.

  • Dining

    The Smithsonian's National Zoo offers a variety of dining options located throughout the park. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and snacks into the Zoo.

    Hours subject to change due to weather

    Elevation Burger at Mane Grill
    (near Tiger/Lion Hill)
    Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, vegetarian burgers, vegan burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, fries, and milkshakes.
    Opens at 10:30 a.m.

    Zoo Market Café
    (outside the Small Mammal House)
    Zoo Market Café featuring offers delicious, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps featuring Boar’s Head® meats, fresh salads, hot breakfast sandwiches and Bird Friendly® coffee. Or, indulge your sweet tooth with gelati, Italian ice, frozen custard and cookies! Vegetarian options available. 
    Hours vary based on weather and park attendance

    Sbarro
    (Panda Plaza)
    Pizza, stromboli, hot dogs, chicken tenders, soft drinks.
    Opens at 9 a.m.

    Auntie Anne's & Carvel
    (Panda Overlook, Mane Grill (weekends only))
    Soft pretzels, pretzel dogs, frozen lemonade, Carvel ice cream, soft drinks.
    Hours vary based on weather and park attendance

    Food Trucks
    Ben & Jerry’s, Bootheel Bar B Que, Dippin’ Dots, Dolci Gelati, Popcorn Wagon, Vintage Views
    Hours vary based on weather and park attendance

    Shopping

    Gift shops are located inside the Visitor Center, at Panda Plaza, and near the Great Cats exhibit. Outdoor gift kiosks can also be found throughout the park. Can’t get to the Zoo? Visit the Smithsonian’s online store and see what’s available!

  • Dining

    Atrium Café
    (Ground Floor)
    The museum’s largest café, featuring family-friendly menus such as Butcher Craft Burgers, a seasonal Chef’s Market Table, desserts, beverages, wine/beer, and coffee.
    11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Ocean Terrace Café
    (First Floor)
    The Ocean Terrace Café has been developed with a greater focus on grains and vegetables being at the core of a daily diet. Entrees feature sustainable items, seasonally available local produce, artisan craft foods, vegetable focused entrees, and the reduced use of proteins. Try our fair-trade certified coffees and teas along with house-baked pastries and desserts.
    11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

    Shopping

    Stores include unique cultural treasures from around the globe, engaging and educational toys, museum mementos, dinosaurs galore, extraordinary gems and minerals, science kits, and more.

    For inquiries, please contact the NMNH Store Management Team at 202.633.2060. Selected merchandise is available for purchase online at the Smithsonian Store.

    Gem and Mineral Store
    Second Floor

    Gallery Store
    Ground Floor, Evans Gallery

    Family Store
    Ground Floor, Evans Gallery

    Dinos and More Store
    First Floor, near the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals
    Open hours vary

  • Dining

    Courtyard Café
    The Café offers a fresh and seasonal menu of American-inspired dishes, as well as coffee drinks, wine, beer, and desserts. Specialty sandwiches, soups, pastries, organic salads, wraps, antipasti, and organic options are all on the menu at this gorgeous, all-seasons location.
    11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

    Shopping

    The Museum Shop features a variety of distinctive objects inspired by popular works from the museum’s permanent collection as well as works from special exhibitions. If you can't or don't feel like coming in person, shop online!

  • Shopping

    Find fun museum merchandise in the museum store or online.

  • Shopping

    The Renwick museum store features artist-made gifts, books, and more. You can reach the store at 202.633.6856 or AmericanArtGiftShop@si.edu or shop online. 

  • Shopping

    The Asian Art Museum offers visitors a unique shopping experience. Products reflect the collections and exhibitions and are inspired by the art, culture, and history of Asia. Located on level B1 of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the shop carries jewelry, accessories, apparel, home decor, ceramics, textiles, recordings, children’s toys, books, and many other selections.

    Visit the shop online or call 202.633.0503. Smithsonian member discount applies.

While visitors may carry outside food into most Smithsonian museums, they may not eat it while inside, except in the Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. If you need assistance or guidance, check with the museum information desk or with security at each museum you visit.