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Museums in Washington, DC

This information will provide you will information to help you decide what museums you want to visit during your trip to our nation's capital.

Folger Shakespeare Library September Events

Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC offers visitors free events and activities in September 2009. Learn more about the free events at Folger Shakespeare Library in DC

Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library is located on Capitol Hill and olds the third largest collection of English books printed before 1641. Visitors to the Folger Shakespeare Library can enjoy theatrical performances, an Elizabethan garden, exhibits and lectures about Shakespeare's life and works and more.

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. The Holocaust Memorial Museum is located in Washington, DC.

The National Archives - Washington, DC

The National Archives houses the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence along with thousanads of other documents essential to the creation of America.

National Gallery of Art - National Art Gallery in DC

National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. National Gallery of Art is filled with masterpieces from medieval times to the present. Botticelli, Cezzane, Renoir, and da Vinci are among the works visitors will see.

Ford's Theatre Museum in Washington, DC--A Visitor's Guide to Ford's Theatre

Ford’s Theatre Museum in Washington, DC reopened its doors on July 15, 2009 after extensive renovations. Learn about visiting hours, what you will see, and when to go.

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC

The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC is a popular spot, particularly during the summer. Located on the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW (The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is bounded by Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive, and 7th and 9th Streets, NW.

An Invitation to the Ball: Majorie Post's Fancy Dress Costumes of the 1920s

An Invitation to the Ball: Marjorie Post's Fancy Dress Costumes of the 1920s is the latest exhibit at Hillwood Museum & Gardens. The exhibit runs from March 14, 2009 through July 12, 2009 and visitors can view four elaborate costumes.

Folger Shakespeare Library Opens a New Exhibit: To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill is one of the city's tucked away treasures. The library, dedicated to the life and works of William Shakespeare

"First Dogs: American Presidents and their Pets” at the Newseum

The newest exhibit at the Newseum in Washington, DC is called First Dogs: American Presidents and Their Pets. It will run through March 2009.

U.S. Botanic Garden “Windows to Wonderland” Exhibit Runs through January 4, 2009

The United States Botanic Garden Conservatory in Washington, DC is dressed for the holidays. It is open to the public, free of charge, every day of the year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson's Library at the Library of Congress

Thomas Jefferson's Library is on exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC from April 2008 to April 2009.

The National Portrait Gallery's [i]Kate: A Centennial Celebration[/i]

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC celebrates the life and works of individuals who have influenced America and her society. The current exhibit pays tribute to the life of Katherine Hepburn.

The National Museum of Crime & Punishment in Washington, DC

The National Museum of Crime & Punishment is devoted to the history of crime through the ages and its evolution. This is an interactive museum that provides visitors with the opportunity to learn the techniques used to solve crimes.

The Library of Congress in Washington, DC

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC the LOC is the true caretaker of America's published history.

The Newseum in Washington, DC

The Newseum in Washington, DC is an interactive museum that explores and highlights the role that different forms of media and photography have shaped our world news over five centuries. For information on exhibits, tickets, and parking check-out this article.

Washington, DC Museums

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