Dine and Shop

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.

Don't have a museum pass? Visitors may obtain a free free Dine and Shop Pass to enter the Sweet Home Café or museum store without a museum entry pass. 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.

Visit the Moongate Cafe at the National Museum of Asian Art next door.

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.

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.

Nearby: The Mitsitam Native Foods Café is located half a block away in the National Museum of the American Indian. Show your free timed-entry pass to the National Air and Space Museum to the cashier for a 10% discount.

Note: Once you leave the National Air and Space Museum, you will need a new free timed-entry pass to re-enter.

Shopping

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

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.

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.

Eat at America's Table
Eat at America's Table Cafe will be closed for maintenance from Monday, January 12 - Thursday, March 5. The Jazz Cafe will be open with an expanded menu.

Jazz Café 
(1st Floor)
Enjoy a specialty coffee, cold drink, light lunch, or delicious pastry.
10 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.

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.

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. 

Moongate Cafe
(ground floor)
This casual walk-in dining space serves light fare such as rice bowls, sandwiches and desserts, along with a curated selection of teas and coffee. The menu includes classic Asian dishes like Vietnamese banh mi and Thai mango sticky rice, as well as twists on American favorites using Asian flavors.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shopping

The National Museum of Asian Art 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.

Moongate Cafe
(East Buildling garden entrance)
This casual walk-in dining space in the adjoining East Building of the museum serves light fare such as rice bowls, sandwiches and desserts, along with a curated selection of teas and coffee. The menu includes classic Asian dishes like Vietnamese banh mi and Thai mango sticky rice, as well as twists on American favorites using Asian flavors.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shopping

The National Museum of Asian Art 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 East Building, 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.

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.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

Shopping

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

10% discount for Cooper Hewitt members

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.
Opens 12 p.m. on Mondays

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.

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!

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

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.