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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

410 Madison Dr NW Washington, DC 20001 United States
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Archives
L'Enfant Plaza
Federal Triangle
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D50 A29 F19
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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.

Plan Your Trip
Map highlighting the locations of the Metro 50th Anniversary Exhibit in Washington, D.C., including nearby landmarks and entrances for the Archives and L'Enfant Plaza Metro stations. Key streets such as Jefferson Drive SW and Independence Avenue SW are marked, with emphasis on the best entrances for visitors.

Directions

Getting There

The closest entrances to the Great American State Fair are marked in orange above: 7th Street and Madison Drive, near Archives station; and 7th Street and Jefferson Drive, near L’Enfant Plaza station (Exit A).
Two young girls smile while holding Metro flags and brochures at a celebration event. They are dressed in colorful attire, signifying excitement for the Metro system's 50th anniversary in Washington, DC. The flags feature the Metro logo and date of opening, March 27, 1976.

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.

Explore the Exhibition

Exhibit Photos

A modern Metro station entrance framed by trees, featuring a large welcoming sign that reads "welcome to America's metro system," with a train visible in the background and a clear blue sky above.
A diverse group of officials and community members gathers to cut a ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system, positioned under an arch that reads "welcome to america’s metro system." The scene features smiles, formal attire, and a backdrop of trees and sky.
A diverse group of people poses together under a large welcome sign celebrating the 50th anniversary of America's Metro system, with a backdrop featuring a Metro train and distinctive architectural elements. The participants are smiling and holding Metro-themed materials, surrounded by greenery.
A display featuring two Metro trains on a platform with a decorative mural below that reads "The Past" and "The Future," celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system. The scene includes trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A crowd gathers at a Metro event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system, with speakers at a podium and media coverage. The backdrop features the text "welcome to america's metro system" and a modern design, while lush trees provide shade in the outdoor setting.
A group of officials in a Metro train cabin, discussing the system’s 50th anniversary. Notable figures include a man in a blue suit gesturing while speaking, surrounded by attendees dressed in business attire, all engaged in conversation amid modern train décor.
Interior of a Washington DC Metro train, featuring a mix of brown and orange seats. A prominent advertisement on the wall promotes reading The Washington Post, accompanied by various yellow informational posters celebrating the Metro's 50th anniversary. The train interior has a modern design with a clean, bright aesthetic.
Four people pose in front of a Washington DC Metro train, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The group includes a man in an orange cap and uniform, two women in blue Metro t-shirts, and a man taking the selfie. They stand outside on a gravel path, with the train prominently displayed in the background.
A group of diverse people inside a Washington DC Metro train, smiling and engaging with each other, celebrating the Metro’s 50th anniversary. The man in a blue Metro shirt is laughing while others appear to be enjoying the moment, highlighting a sense of community and joy.
A young woman wearing a baseball cap sits in the driver's seat of a Metro train, smiling. The interior features control panels and a view of green trees outside, celebrating the Metro system's 50th anniversary in the Washington DC region.
A metro employee points out details on a display to two visitors inside a colorful train car, celebrating the Washington DC Metro's 50th anniversary. The interior features bright orange and yellow benches, and informational posters are visible on the walls. The atmosphere reflects an educational and celebratory experience.
A man smiles while posing next to a stroller with a baby inside on a Metro train, highlighting family-friendly accessibility in the Washington DC Metro system, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The train's interior features modern design and signage promoting stroller use.
A smiling woman in a Metro uniform sits beside a young boy in a blue rain jacket and boots inside a nearly empty Metro train car, which features orange and yellow seats. The interior shows a cozy yet vibrant design, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system.
Two smiling seniors stand inside a clean, modern Metro train. One wears a red jacket and the other a bright yellow raincoat, both holding onto metal poles. The train is empty, showcasing the spacious interior with informational signs on the walls, highlighting the Metro's 50th anniversary in Washington, DC.
Two men in blue polos with Metro logos stand in a nearly empty subway car featuring bright orange and yellow seating, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system. The interior has large windows allowing light in, highlighting the clean and modern design.
Inside view of a modern Metro train car featuring blue seats and clear signage; a yellow advertisement welcomes passengers to the 8000 series train, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system. The car is well-lit and spacious, with a map displayed on the wall.
A Metrobus marked "2026" is parked on a gravel path, displaying the text "AMERICA'S METRO SYSTEM" on its front. Lush green trees line the background under a partly cloudy sky, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system.
Interior view of a Washington DC Metro train on the 50th anniversary, featuring seated and standing passengers in casual attire, with a prominent sign overhead reading "Judiciary Sq." The atmosphere is relaxed, highlighting the everyday use of the Metro system.
A modern Metro station entrance framed by trees, featuring a large welcoming sign that reads "welcome to America's metro system," with a train visible in the background and a clear blue sky above.
A diverse group of officials and community members gathers to cut a ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system, positioned under an arch that reads "welcome to america’s metro system." The scene features smiles, formal attire, and a backdrop of trees and sky.
A diverse group of people poses together under a large welcome sign celebrating the 50th anniversary of America's Metro system, with a backdrop featuring a Metro train and distinctive architectural elements. The participants are smiling and holding Metro-themed materials, surrounded by greenery.
A display featuring two Metro trains on a platform with a decorative mural below that reads "The Past" and "The Future," celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system. The scene includes trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A crowd gathers at a Metro event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system, with speakers at a podium and media coverage. The backdrop features the text "welcome to america's metro system" and a modern design, while lush trees provide shade in the outdoor setting.
A group of officials in a Metro train cabin, discussing the system’s 50th anniversary. Notable figures include a man in a blue suit gesturing while speaking, surrounded by attendees dressed in business attire, all engaged in conversation amid modern train décor.
Interior of a Washington DC Metro train, featuring a mix of brown and orange seats. A prominent advertisement on the wall promotes reading The Washington Post, accompanied by various yellow informational posters celebrating the Metro's 50th anniversary. The train interior has a modern design with a clean, bright aesthetic.
Four people pose in front of a Washington DC Metro train, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The group includes a man in an orange cap and uniform, two women in blue Metro t-shirts, and a man taking the selfie. They stand outside on a gravel path, with the train prominently displayed in the background.
A group of diverse people inside a Washington DC Metro train, smiling and engaging with each other, celebrating the Metro’s 50th anniversary. The man in a blue Metro shirt is laughing while others appear to be enjoying the moment, highlighting a sense of community and joy.
A young woman wearing a baseball cap sits in the driver's seat of a Metro train, smiling. The interior features control panels and a view of green trees outside, celebrating the Metro system's 50th anniversary in the Washington DC region.
A metro employee points out details on a display to two visitors inside a colorful train car, celebrating the Washington DC Metro's 50th anniversary. The interior features bright orange and yellow benches, and informational posters are visible on the walls. The atmosphere reflects an educational and celebratory experience.
A man smiles while posing next to a stroller with a baby inside on a Metro train, highlighting family-friendly accessibility in the Washington DC Metro system, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The train's interior features modern design and signage promoting stroller use.
A smiling woman in a Metro uniform sits beside a young boy in a blue rain jacket and boots inside a nearly empty Metro train car, which features orange and yellow seats. The interior shows a cozy yet vibrant design, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system.
Two smiling seniors stand inside a clean, modern Metro train. One wears a red jacket and the other a bright yellow raincoat, both holding onto metal poles. The train is empty, showcasing the spacious interior with informational signs on the walls, highlighting the Metro's 50th anniversary in Washington, DC.
Two men in blue polos with Metro logos stand in a nearly empty subway car featuring bright orange and yellow seating, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system. The interior has large windows allowing light in, highlighting the clean and modern design.
Inside view of a modern Metro train car featuring blue seats and clear signage; a yellow advertisement welcomes passengers to the 8000 series train, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system. The car is well-lit and spacious, with a map displayed on the wall.
A Metrobus marked "2026" is parked on a gravel path, displaying the text "AMERICA'S METRO SYSTEM" on its front. Lush green trees line the background under a partly cloudy sky, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system.
Interior view of a Washington DC Metro train on the 50th anniversary, featuring seated and standing passengers in casual attire, with a prominent sign overhead reading "Judiciary Sq." The atmosphere is relaxed, highlighting the everyday use of the Metro system.
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