African American Civil War Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Slavery to Freedom: Civil War to Civil Rights The Museum's permanent exhibition portrays the extraordinary African American struggle for freedom in the United States.

Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame

Beltsville, Maryland

Culture, History, Library, Science, Specialized

The men and women who have been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame represent a very special group of scientists—the best of the best. The most recent inductees (September 2009) are dairy scientist Max J. Paape, geneticist J. Neil Rutger and soil scientist B.A. Stewart.

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Washington, District of Columbia

Library

Read more about the American Folklife Center here: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/aboutafc.html

Armed Forces Med. Mus. Armed Forces Ins.

Washington, District of Columbia

Military

Bethune Memorial Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Historic House

Historic Takoma Carriage House Museum

Takoma Park, Maryland

History

Howard B Owens Science Center

Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland

Science

Howard University Herbarium

Washington, District of Columbia

University

Museum/Afro-Amer./Images/Folk Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

National Building Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, Specialized

As America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning, the National Building Museum offers insight into the history and future of the world we build ourselves. Exhibition subjects range from the poetic use of concrete to visions for affordable housing, as well as exploring possibilities of rebuilding New Orleans, and contemporary ideas for building sustainable residences.

National Museum of Crime & Punishment

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History, Science, Specialized

Where else can you explore the history of crime and punishment, experience driving and shooting simulators, and learn the real CSI procedures? At the National Museum of Crime & Punishment you explore all this and more.

National Postal Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

Pope John Paul II Cultural Center

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture

Riversdale House Museum

Riverdale Park, Maryland

Historic House, Historical Society

Riversdale, a National Historic Landmark, is a restored, five-part, stucco-covered brick plantation home built between 1801 and 1807. Construction of this elegant manor house was begun by Henri Stier, a Flemish aristocrat, and was completed by his daughter Rosalie and her husband George Calvert, grandson of the fifth Lord Baltimore. The Federal style mansion has particularly fine interior decorative detail. Numerous nationally significant figures later lived here, including several senators. The site is also home to a museum shop.

Robert Brent Elemtary School

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Robert Brent Elemtary School in Washington, DC is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Sewall-Belmont House

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, General, Library

Thank you for your continued support while we were closed, and as we gradually re-open. We look forward to seeing you in the galleries beginning May 14. Stay safe and enjoy your visit.

The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard

Adelphi, Maryland

Art, Culture, Library, University

The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard honors Sheppard’s extraordinary work, underscores his lifelong devotion to creating and promoting classical art, and celebrates the legacy of Maryland philanthropist and businessman Leroy Merritt. Designed by well-known Baltimore architect Jim Grieves, this extraordinary cultural arts center serves as an enduring tribute to the accomplished painter and sculptor. Established in 2010, the center furthers the university’s goal of promoting lifelong learning and serves as a unique focal point for the university’s highly acclaimed visual art collections.

U.S. Dept. of State, Arts & Embassies Prgm.

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

United States National Arboretum

Washington, District of Columbia

Arboretum

University of Maryland Hornbake Library

College Park, Maryland

Library

American Oil & Gas Historical Society

Washington, District of Columbia

National Associations

The American Oil & Gas Historical Society (AOGHS) is dedicated to preserving the history of U.S. oil and natural gas exploration by providing advocacy for community museums and organizations that work to preserve that history through exhibition, material preservation – and especially educational programming.

Artex

Landover, Maryland

Art

Artex in Landover, MD is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Congressional Cemetery

Washington, District of Columbia

Cemetery

Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Evans - Tibbs Collection

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

Historical Society of Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, Historical Society

As a Smithsonian Affiliate institution, our exhibits feature items on loan as well as pieces from our own collection. HSW over 27 featured exhibits planned over the next four years. Recent and upcoming exhibits include: Riots are the Language of the Unheard, an illustrated history of the 1968 riots; Voting Rights and Wilson Building Architecture; Quilts for Obama; and Portraying Lincoln, as part of the Lincoln bicentennial celebration.

In addition to our exhibits, HSW's public programs engage residents and visitors by providing a forum for sharing the city's history through HSW's lecture series, films, discussions, historic walking tours, Heritage Month-related programming, and children's hands-on workshops.

Howard Univ. Gallery of Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

Washington, District of Columbia

Church, History, Historical Society

We are the region's foremost destination and source for American Jewish history. We engage and inspire adults and children through our exhibitions, landmark historic synagogue, public programs, and educational initiatives. We collect, preserve, and share material culture that documents the story of the Jewish community in the Washington, D.C., region as a lens through which broader national and international history may be explored.

Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Marietta Mansion

Glenn Dale, Maryland

History, Historic House

Marietta was the plantation home of Gabriel Duvall. He undertook the building of this modest Federal style brick house at about the same time he was appointed an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1811, a position he held for twenty-three years. Only the Judge's law office and root cellar remain of the many outbuildings that originally supported the 650 acre estate. In the early 1830s, when Duvall became guardian to his grandchildren, a two story addition was built. Gabriel Duval (1752-1844) devoted over 60 years of his life to public service. He held many notable offices: as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, the United States Congress, the Maryland State Supreme Court, and as Comptroller of the United States Treasury.

NASA/Goddard Visitor Center and Museum

Greenbelt, Maryland

Science

National Museum of American Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

National Park Service Curatorial Services

Washington, District of Columbia

Park

Ncnw Mary Mcleod Bethune Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Prince George's County Historical Society

Glenn Dale, Maryland

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The objectives of the Prince George's County Historical Society are:
To foster an understanding and appreciation of the history and heritage of Prince George's County.
The collection, recording, organization, restoration, and preservation of historical data, artifacts and all associated materials relative to Prince George's County and the state of Maryland.
To promote and encourage research into all aspects of Prince George's County history and heritage.
To acquaint and make available to members and the general public historical data and all associated materials relating to Prince George's County through programs and publications arranged or sponsored by the Society.

Riversdale Mansion (Calvert House)

Riverdale, Maryland

History

Smith-Mason Gallery-Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Thyne Institute Memorial, Inc.

Chase City, Virginia

History

Thyne Institute Memorial, Inc. in Chase City, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

United States Botanic Garden

Washington, District of Columbia

History

United States Senate Comm. Art & Antiquitie

Washington, District of Columbia

Art