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Box Office: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Free performances daily at 6:00 PM
Building: Free, Performances: $25-$250+
Evening for performances, any time for free Millennium Stage shows
Entertainment
Getting to John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by metro is convenient, though you'll need comfortable shoes for the walk. Here's how:
Board the metro line
Look for trains heading towards . Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Walk to John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
About 15 minutes on foot. Save the Google Maps directions before you start.
Local Tip
Exit Foggy Bottom station, walk west or take free Kennedy Center shuttle
Opened in 1971, named after President Kennedy who championed the arts
Getting here is straightforward thanks to the metro line. station puts you within walking distance, and the 15-minute walk is easy enough for most visitors.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Georgetown Waterfront Park – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.