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.
Suitland, Maryland
History, Military, Specialized
The AMM is dedicated to collecting, documenting, preserving and telling the stories of the enlisted personnel who have served this nation honorably with skill, dedication and compassion for nearly one hundred years.
Alexandria, Virginia
History
Alexadria Black History Resource Center in Alexandria, 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.
Alexandria, Virginia
History
The museum seeks to preserve and study the tangible remains of our community's heritage for public enrichment and enjoyment. The artifacts in Alexandria Archaeology's collection span more than 10,000 years of human history and are from more than 180 sites in the area
Alexandria, Virginia
History
The ABHRC (formerly the Robinson Library) the African American community's first public library, presents lectures, programs and exhibits interpreting the legacy of African Americans in Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria Waterfront Museum in Alexandria, 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture
Washington, District of Columbia
Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized
The history of the permanent collection of the Art Museum of the Americas has roots in the former Visual Arts Unit of the Organization of American States. Under this unit, the first donation of art was received in 1949, a gift of painting by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Historic House
The American Red Cross offers tours of the historic national headquarters building on Wednesdays and Fridays. Come explore the history of the organization and view the artwork and artifacts on display!
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, History
Arlington, Virginia
Art
The center is dedicated to preserving and supporting the new work of regional artists through exhibitions, studio space, and educational opportunities. The AAC serves as a bridge between artists and the public for awareness, appreciation, and involvement in the arts.
Arlington, Virginia
The Arlington Historical Society owns two properties: the Arlington Historical Museum and the Ball-Sellers House. The society website also has a list of the historic markers, districts, and properties in the county.
Washington, District of Columbia
Military
Washington, District of Columbia
Art, Culture, General
The Art Museum of the Americas of the Organization of American States was established in 1976 by resolution of the OAS Permanent Council in tribute to the two-hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States, host country of the OAS.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art, Culture
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Alexandria, Virginia
The Athenaeum in Alexandria, 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Specialized
Washington, District of Columbia
Art, Culture
Arlington, Virginia
General, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Donated to the Arlington Historical Society in 1975, this is Arlington's oldest residence. It was built around 1742. It is a rare example of the homes where the working class people of the time lived. It is occupied by a caretaker for the Society and the interior may be seen by calling ahead.
Washington, District of Columbia
The Bead Society of Greater Washington is dedicated to furthering the understanding of beads and ornaments.
Washington, District of Columbia
Historic House
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
History, Historic House
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Alexandria, Virginia
Historic House
Built 1751 - 1753, the house is the only stone Palladian mansion in Alexandria. Period furnishings and historical interpretation reveal the life of one of Alexandria's founders, John Carlisle. Guided tours explore topics of merchants, slavery and servants, town property, and the family life of the Colonial Virginia Aristocracy. Gardens on premises.
Arlington, Virginia
Library
Central Library in Arlington, 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's
Alexandria, Virginia
History, Library
The Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism (CLMA) occupies 8.75 acres of land on the banks of the Potomac River, midway between Alexandria and Mount Vernon on what was once part of George Washington's River Farm. Collingwood is owned by a non-profit corporation chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1976.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
One block from the White House sits William Wilson Corcoran's gallery, founded for the purpose of "encouraging American genius" in the arts.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art was founded in 1869 as Washington's first museum of art. It is a privately funded institution incorporating both a museum and college of art and design.
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
DAR Museum 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Arlington, Virginia
History
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitors Center is to educate the American public on the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States through engaging and state-of-the-art exhibits, displays, interactive stations and educational outreach programs.
Washington, District of Columbia
General, History, Historic House
Decatur House Museum 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
University
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, History
The Department of State's Diplomatic Reception Rooms are one of the greatest mirrors of America's remarkable cultural accomplishments in fine and decorative arts of the 18th and 19th centuries. Here, visiting Chiefs of State, Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers, as well as other distinguished foreign and American guests are entertained officially.
The Rooms opened in 1961.
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, History, Historic House, Library
Federal-period historic house museum. Dumbarton House hosts a regular schedule of special tours, free concerts, lectures, tastings, school programs and summer camps, and is also available for private rentals such as corporate, social, and wedding events. Limited parking and ADA-access is available behind the Museum via 27th Street at Q. Metrorail: Red Line, DuPont Circle’s Q Street exit.
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library
Ford’s Theatre Museum combines a remarkable collection of historic artifacts with a variety of interactive exhibits to tell the story of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. Using environmental recreations, videos and three-dimensional figures, the museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, where they can follow Lincoln from his arrival in Washington in 1861.
Fort Washington, Maryland
Park
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Alexandria, Virginia
History
Home of the Friendship Fire Company. When the building was constructed in 1855, it became home to the oldest volunteer fire company in Alexandria. Exhibitions include early vehicles and other fire-fighting equipment.
Alexandria, Virginia
Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society
The museum consists of two tavern buildings made famous in the 18th century by tavern keeper John Gadsby. The taverns were a center of political, business and social life in early Alexandria. Famous patrons include George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Alexandria, Virginia
Culture, History
Dedicated to the memory of George Washington-Patriot, President, Mason - the Memorial was dedicated on May 12, l932, as an expression of the Masonic fraternity's faith in the principles of civil and religious liberty and orderly government.
Washington, District of Columbia
University
Alexandria, Virginia
Art, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Featured Exhibits: The Museum is featuring an photographic exhibit of Gum Springs' residents and founding families. Many of these photos are close to 100 years old, some older.
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized
Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States.
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, Historic House, Specialized
=Founded by American heiress to the Post cereal empire Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is one of the premier art collector's museums in the United States. The museum features the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia and a world-renowned collection of 18th-century French decorative art and furnishings.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Alexandria, Virginia
Historical Society
The Historic Alexandria Foundation was incorporated in 1954 to preserve, protect and restore structures of historic and architectural interest in and associated with the City of Alexandria, Virginia, to preserve antiquities and generally to foster and promote interest in Alexandria's heritage.
Alexandria, Virginia
Church, History
Completed in 1773, this is a Georgian style church with a Palladian chancel window, an unusual feature for a Virginia church of the period. George Washington and Robert E. Lee were among early worshipers.
Takoma Park, Maryland
History
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.
Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland
Science
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
University
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Library
Washington, District of Columbia
Specialized
Washington, District of Columbia
Church, History, Historical Society
The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington and its Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum preserve, chronicle and present the story of the local Jewish community through archival collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications, and the restoration and preservation of the oldest synagogue building in the nation’s capital.
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Alexandria, Virginia
History, Historic House
Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden in Alexandria, 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Alexandria, Virginia
Historic House
1797 house. Houses the administrative offices of the Office of Historic Alexandria, which provides oversight to six historic museums in Alexandria.
Arlington, Virginia
Science
Our nature centers are nestled in lovely park settings and are staffed friendly and knowledgeable people. They provide interpretive environmental education programs for all ages and for a wide variety of audiences including small groups
Operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority
Alexandria, Virginia
History
The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum in Alexandria, 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.
Alexandria, Virginia
History
The Lyceum in Alexandria, 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.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Specialized
Washington, District of Columbia
Aquarium
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.
National Harbor, Maryland
Children's
Opening in 2013 at National Harbor, the National Children’s Museum will serve millions of children and their families each year through a new 150,000 square-foot experiential learning center and dynamic online community.
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's
A new museum for children and families, designated by the U.S. Congress at The National Children’s Museum (NCM), will be established at the National Harbor waterfront development in Prince George’s County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Science
Start your visit at the Nina and Ivan Selin Welcome Center for information to help you plan your day at the Museum. Here you can find out what programs are happening that day or pick up a map. If you have a specific question or need assistance, ask one of our friendly visitor services staff.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Natural History
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Science, Specialized
The National Museum of the US Navy hosts a wide variety of changing exhibits. Browse the online exhibits on the museum website to sample the experience before you visit!
Washington, District of Columbia
Park
Washington, District of Columbia
Specialized
Washington, District of Columbia
Specialized
Washington, District of Columbia
Park, Zoo
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
Specialized
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, History, Library, Specialized
The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Alexandria, Virginia
History
Office of Historic Alexandria in Alexandria, 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.
Fort Myer, Virginia
History, Military
The museum of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, known as the Old Guard, the U.S. Army's official ceremonial unit and Escort to the President, also the oldest active infantry unit.
Alexandria, Virginia
History, Historic House
The Old Presbyterian Meeting House (or OPMH as we call it) is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) with over 1,000 members. We are an historic congregation dedicated to growing in faith and serving the Lord not only in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia but all around the world.
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Oxon Hill, Maryland
History
The Manor sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Featured inside are exquisitely appointed rooms with wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and fireplaces.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Encounter superb works of modern art in an intimate setting at The Phillips Collection, an internationally recognized museum in Washington's vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood.
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture
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.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
History
Alexandria, Virginia
History, Historic House
Built c. 1724 by William Ramsay, the house is said to have brought down river and barged to its current location in 1749. It now serves as the City's visitor center.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
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.
Riverdale, Maryland
History
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
Alexandria, Virginia
History
Schooner Alexandria in Alexandria, 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.
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
Historic House
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC is the landmark location of the first Church of Scientology in the world. Here, the prolific American writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained students, lectured, and worked from 1957 through 1960.
Washington, District of Columbia
Culture, History, Specialized
The Laogai Museum exposes the Laogai— China’s extensive system of forced-labor prison camps. These abusive prisons have been used since the Communist Party took power in 1949 to control the masses, and continue to exist today. Its prisoners, including those charged with political crimes, are forced to live and work in terrible conditions.
Washington, District of Columbia
History, Historic House, Library
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental army and navy to promote the achievement of American independence. The Society acquired Anderson House in 1938 as a gift from Isabel Anderson, whose husband, Larz Anderson, had been a devoted member of the Society. The Society opened Anderson House as a historic house museum in 1939.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art, History, Historic House, Nature Centers
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 educate the public about American history and culture.
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
Arboretum
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
Art
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
History
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Art, Culture
Art and culture are integral forces of development. Recognizing the contribution of art and culture to social cohesion and economic development, the World Bank's Art Program is formally charged with managing the institution's art collection and promoting contemporary art from its member nations. The Art Program makes particular effort to draw awareness to artists from developing countries.