Alexandria Black History Museum
Located in the heart of the Parker-Gray Historic District, the Alexandria Black History Museum documents the contributions of African Americans to Alexandria's history and culture fro... 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
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
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
Tudor Place Historic House And Garden
Tudor Place was built by Martha Washington's granddaughter, Martha Custis Peter, and her husband, Thomas Peter, son of a successful Scottish tobacco merchant. In 1805, Thomas Peter ... famplosion.com
Athenaeum
In the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria, is The Athenaeum. This beautiful Greek Revival building was constructed in 1851-52 and is on both the Virginia Trust and National Registe... virginia.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
Dumbarton House Museum
Standing on the heights of Georgetown for almost two centuries, this fine Federal-period house showcases period furniture and decorative arts of the late-18th and early-19th ... culturaltourismdc.org
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
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery opened in 1987 to house a gift of some 1,000 works of Asian art from Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (19131987), a research physician and medical publisher from ... museumland.net
Octagon Museum (The)
The eight-sided, 19th-century home of John Tayloe III, a wealthy contemporary of early US presidents, offers an interesting glimpse into both history and architecture. President ... mytravelguide.com
Woodrow Wilson House
Woodrow Wilson House Woodrow Wilson House, a National Trust Historic Site Explore the home and presidential museum of Woodrow Wilson, educator, statesman and Nobel Peace Pri... preservationnation.org
Torpedo Factory Art Center/alexandria Archaeology
The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the highlight of Alexandria's Potomac River waterfront, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually. Visit 82 artists' studios, six gallerie... famplosion.com
George Washington Grave Site
First US President. George Washington earned the title, 'Father of His Country.' Before the Revolutionary War, there had been thirteen separate colonies, each with its own governmen... findagrave.com
Adamson Gallery
Explore the endless possibilities of computer-generated art within this showcase of digital printmaking and photography. washingtonpost.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