Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum and research complex in the world. We rely heavily on volunteers to help manage the exciting work that goes on in our 19 museu... 1-800-volunteer.org
National Museum Of American Jewish Military History
Visitors can explore the rich heritage of American Jewish contributions to the armed forces through exhibits and educational programs. Chartered by an Act of Congress on Septembe... heritagesites.com
Washington National Cathedral Kibbey Carillon, D.c.
The Kibbey Carillon is a Grand Carillon, meaning it has extended bass bells. The Kibbey Carillon is one of the largest sets of bells to be cast at one time. This gives the bells a u... waymarking.com
Rock Creek Park: Arboreal Southern Section, Washington,...
Washington, DC, has long been called the City of Trees. Despite a net tree-cover loss of roughly 60 percent since 1980, the name still applies. The parks remain mostly wooded. Residenti... trails.com
Fort Willard
Fort Willard was the southernmost fortification on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. Along with Forts Weed, O'Rourke, Farnsworth, and Lyon, it protected the river approaches t... waymarking.com
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, the 1770 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. - The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808.... museumstuff.com
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Visitors should come prepared for an experience likely to be disturbing and difficult to forget. At the start of the tour, each visitor is given an identity card of a Holocaust v... mytravelguide.com
Woodrow Wilson House
D.C.'s only presidential museum, the Woodrow Wilson House offers exhibits on the administration and life of the 28th President. The Woodrow Wilson House is a national historic la... heritagesites.com
The Lyceum Alexandria's History Museum
In 1839, a group of gentlemen calling themselves The Alexandria Lyceum joined with the Alexandria Library Company to build a grand hall to provide a place for lectures, scientific e... museumland.net
The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection, America"s first museum of modern art, offers a rare opportunity for an intimate encounter with one of the finest collections of impressionist and mod... culturaltourismdc.org
Decatur House On Lafayette Square/white House Historical...
The White House Historical Association established the National Center for White House History at Decatur House, effective January 1, 2010. The center will house historical d... culturaltourismdc.org
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre was the setting of the fateful night of April 14, 1865, when, during a scene of Our American Cousin , John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln while the presiden... culturaltourismdc.org
The Textile Museum
The Textile Museum brings to life the culture and tradition, art and innovation of one of the world"s oldest forms of creative expression. Through changing exhibitions and pu... culturaltourismdc.org
Tudor Place Foundation, Inc.
Tudor Place Foundation operates an historic property located in the heart of Washington?s Georgetown area. Firmly rooted in the community, Tudor Place Foundation?s mission is to edu... museumsusa.org
Sewall-belmont House & Museum
This National Historic Landmark, one of the oldest houses on Capitol Hill, is the headquarters of the historic National Woman's Party. For 43 years, it was the Washington hom... culturaltourismdc.org
Anacostia Park
Listen! Beneath the bustle of Washington, DC, the song of a meadowlark joins the sounds of friends, families, and fun. Authorized almost a hundred years ago as a multiple use park, Anacost... nps.gov
National Building Museum
The National Building Museum tells the stories of the world we design and build. We"re one of the most "family-friendly,"; "awe-inspiring"; spots in Washington, D.C. We"re a ... culturaltourismdc.org
National Museum Of Women In The Arts
Located in a spectacular 1908 Renaissance Revival building, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the first and only museum dedicated solely to celebrating the d... culturaltourismdc.org