Timeline
16:25
Grab a plate of tapas and a sangria at Jaleo. The lively atmosphere is a great way to warm up before the evening chill.
16:40
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Walk six minutes northwest to the Hirshhorn Museum. Step out onto the Sculpture Garden terrace. The open space offers an unobstructed view of the western sky.
17:10
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The brutalist architecture frames the sky as the light fades.
17:30
America's Islamic Heritage Museum
Head to America's Islamic Heritage Museum. The exhibits on migration and ethnic history provide a thoughtful end to the evening.
Local tip
Jaleo is popular, so arrive early to secure a table before the sunset rush. The Hirshhorn terrace is the best vantage point for the WSW sunset described in the local facts.
Check before you go
- Jaleo is open until 10 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends, but seating for dinner starts at 5 PM.
- America's Islamic Heritage Museum opens at 12:00 PM, so it will be open for your visit after sunset.
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