Washington, DC Museums
Museums in Washington, DC
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Marian Koshland Science Museum500 Fifth St. NW No, it isn't CSI: Washington, D.C. – it's the Marian Koshland Science Museum. This relatively new science museum offers hands-on science exhibits perfect for amateur crime scene investigators. "See... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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City Museum of Washington, D.C.801 K St. NW Opened in 2003, the City Museum of Washington, D.C., focuses on the history, people and ideas of the nation's capital. In a town focused almost entirely on national and international culture and af... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery1200 Jefferson St NW Located in the National Mall, the Sackler Gallery makes up one half of the national museum of Asian art, along with its companion, the Freer Gallery. During the winter months, you can travel betwee... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Freer Gallery of Art1200 Jefferson St NW 2006 marks the 100th birthday of the esteemed Freer Gallery of Art. In 1923, the Freer private collection opened its doors to public visitors, making it the first Smithsonian museum dedicated entir... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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National Museum of African Art950 Independence Ave SW This is the best museum in the United States for exploring the crafts and artwork of sub-Saharan Africa. Specific areas, such as the Kingdom of Benin and the city of Kerma receive special focus. Th... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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National Postal Museum2 Massachusetts Ave NE From stagecoach to Model T, learn about the techniques and technologies the U.S. Postal Service has employed to deliver mail over the years. Exhibits also demonstrate the important role that mail h... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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National Museum of Women in the Arts1250 New York Ave NW The history of the female artist is a sub-theme in this museum, which houses the works of women artists from the 16th century to the present. The comfortable mid-range scale of the museum is ideal ... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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National Building Museum401 F St NW This palatial building contradicts its slightly dull and dusty name. Designed after Italian Renaissance palaces, the brick and terracotta building contains a massive 15-story interior with eight Co... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Corcoran Gallery of Art500 17th St NW This is Washingtons largest private museum of art, with a permanent collection that numbers more than 14,000 works. It includes paintings by the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart and works... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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National Museum of American History14th Street and Constitution Avenue North West This eclectic museum is sometimes referred to as "The Nations Attic." It houses numerous memorabilia and artifacts collected throughout American history. The American Presidency section exhibits th... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Naval ObservatoryMassachusetts Ave & 34th St Northwest Settled on the hilly lawns of a naval fort in upper northwest Washington, the Observatory measures the times and positions of the stars. Visitors may watch a short movie and view the precision cloc... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenSeventh Street SW and Independence Avenue In a city filled with giant marble masterpieces designed in a kaleidoscopic blend of over-the-top, pre-20th century architectural styles, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is refreshingly m... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenIndependence Avenue and 7th Street South West This museum is located just down the street from the National Air and Space Museum. Visitors stroll up a rising, circular incline and view works by Brancusi, Degas, Rodin and contemporary sculptors... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Textile Museum2320 S St NW Two gracious houses comprise this museum dedicated to textiles and handmade carpets. The 14,000-piece collection includes examples from around the world. Some items date back to 3000 BC. Bringing t... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum701 3rd St NW This museum is housed in the oldest surviving synagogue in Washington which was built by German-Jewish immigrants. Its dedication in 1876 was attended by President Ulysses S. Grant. Saved from the... View: Details » | Save » | Email to Friend » |
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