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
Decatur House
Decatur House Home to Washington's Elite Numerous influential political figures have called Decatur House home, including President Martin Van Buren. (Photo by Carol M. High... preservationnation.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
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass, "The Lion of Anacostia," purchased Cedar Hill in 1877. Visitors are welcome to explore the 15-acre property and a visitor center, which displays a 17-minute f... heritagesites.com
Stabler-leadbeater Apothecary
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is noted for its outstanding collection of shop furnishings, apothecary bottles and equipment, many still in their original location. When the... virginia.org
National Gallery Of Art
The National Gallery of Art was created in 1937 for the people of the United States of America by a joint resolution of Congress, accepting the gift of financier and art coll... culturaltourismdc.org
Drug Enforcement Administration Museum
The DEA Museum & Visitors Center is the only Museum in the country focused on drugs, drug abuse and drug law enforcement. The Museum features interactive kiosks, a mini theater, liter... virginia.org
Freer And Sackler Galleries
Located on the National Mall and connected by an underground exhibit, the Freer and Sackler Galleries form the Smithsonian's museums of Asian art. The Sackler Gallery houses m... travelandleisure.com
Hirshhorn Museum And Sculpture Garden - Washington, D.c.
The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was founded in the mid 1970's to feature contemporary and modern art. Its original collection was formed with donations of sc... waymarking.com
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Step right into the Museum's laboratory and see archaeologists at work reconstructing Alexandria's history, fragment by fragment. The Museum displays the results of recent digs and in... virginia.org
Addison/ripley Fine Art Gallery
An influential presence in the Washington art scene for decades, the gallery features solo shows by contemporary artists and works by modern masters. washingtonpost.com
Greenbelt Homes Inc.
In 1936 the federal government built Greenbelt and two other "greenbelt towns" as models of town and community planning. The government carefully selected tenants for the utopian town and... hmdb.org
Washington National Opera
Washington National Opera is recognized as one of America"s premier opera companies. Under the leadership of Pl cido Domingo, WNO has moved confidently forward since the comp... culturaltourismdc.org
National Museum Of Health And Medicine
The Historical Collections document changes in medical technology since the early 19th century. Included in this growing assemblage of more than 12,000 objects are x-ray equipment, ... museumsusa.org
Madame Tussauds Washington Dc
Take an immersive, three-dimensional journey through history when visiting the Presidents Gallery exclusively at Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. The Presidents Gallery is the only p... arestravel.com
Anderson House - The Society Of The Cincinnati
Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wi... washington.org
Folger Shakespeare Library
The Folger Shakespeare Library houses the world's largest collection of Shakespeareana. Its collection, now in excess of 280,000 volumes and 27,000 paintings, drawings, print... culturaltourismdc.org