America’s Metro System

  • Event

The Great American State Fair

  • June 25
  • - July 10, 2026
Sun–Wed, 10:00am – 9:00pm
Thu–Sat, 10:00am – 11:00pm
July 4th, 10:00am – 12:00am

Location

The National Mall

310-360 Madison Dr NW Washington, DC 20001 United States
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Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
D50 A29 F19

Cost of Admission

Included with Great American State Fair admission unless otherwise noted. 
  • Event

Celebrating 50 Years of Metro at the Great American State Fair

Join Metro at the Great American State Fair during America’s 250th celebration and explore five decades of history, innovation, and community connection.

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Two young girls smile while holding Metro flags and brochures, celebrating the opening of the Washington DC Metro system on March 27, 1976. They are part of a crowd, showcasing excitement and nostalgia for the 50th anniversary of the Metro. The background suggests a festive atmosphere.

About the exhibition

Metro at 50

From the opening of the first Red Line stations in 1976 to today’s regional system, Metro has helped connect people, communities, and opportunity across the Washington region for fifty years.

This special exhibition celebrates the people, projects, and progress that shaped America’s Metro System.

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