The museums in Washington, DC are the very best of America. Explore a wide variety of museums and see the world's most extensive collection of artifacts of history, science, art, space and more. Find information on the best museums in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Find everything you want to know about the Smithsonian, What is the Smithsonian Institution? Where is it? What activities are there for kids? Where should I eat? What do I need to know about security? What is the history of the Smithsonian?
Washington DC has dozens of wonderful museums to appeal to a wide range of interests. From large publicly funded institutions to small historic homes, you'll learn a great deal and find some welcome surprises when you visit many of Washington DCs museums. To help you plan a great visit to the nations capital, here are my personal favorites.
What's your favorite Washington DC museum? Share your experience and tell others what you like best and why.
The Nationals Children’s Museum in Washington DC is scheduled to open in 2013, at National Harbor, The National Children’s Museum will be a world-class cultural and educational center
Best Museums for Kids in the Washington, DC Area, including Maryland and Virginia. Find the best museums with special appeal and programs for children in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Washington, DC museums offer summer camp programs to educate and entertain kids during the summer months.
Smithsonian Resident Associates sponsors full and half-day summer camp programs for children in grades K-8 guiding them in the exploration of Washington, DC’s Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, and other regional sites.
See pictures and learn about Mount Vernon's new Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.
Museum gift shops in Washington, DC are among the best places to find unique gift items such as books, clothing, jewelry, videos, crafts, decorative arts, toys and more. Explore this guide to museum gift shops in Washington, DC
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend is an annual event offering free admission and special activities at the eight museums of the near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.
Every March, the country celebrates Women’s History Month. Washington, DC is the home to these important sites that are dedicated to preserving and honoring the contributions of women.
At the Museum Shop Around at Strathmore, 19 non-profit organizations bring their museum gift shops to the beautifully decorated Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland.
