Museums in Washington, DC

Not many people know, including native Washingtonians, that the nation’s capital is home to a science museum. The Marian Koshland Science Museum is part of the National Academy of Sciences and has lots of interesting exhibits to learn everything from emerging infectious diseases to what the universe is made of.

Looking to go off the beaten path in Washington? This is you guide for unique sites in the nation's capital.

Chances are you’ll never meet a celebrity or a professional athlete, much less a current or former U.S. president. But you can at least see what it feels like to stand next them at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Washington.

Anyone interested in medicine and the history of it will love the National Museum of Health and Medicine. It’s off the beaten path, as it’s tucked onto the campus of Walter Reed Army Medical Center. But once you get through security (don’t forget your picture ID), it’s well worth the visit.

National Geographic, the publication that’s known for its beautiful photography also puts some of its photos on display at a small museum in the ground floor of its headquarters building. It won’t take long to make your way through the exhibits but it’s worth a look if you’re in the neighborhood.

One of the most interesting and off-the-beaten-track museums in Washington is the National Building Museum. It's not part of the Smithsonian collection of museums and you won’t find it on the National Mall, but it’s the place to see everything from a Lego version of the Empire State Building to finding out if you can actually build your own...

Elvis! is an exhibit at the Newseum in Washington, DC that will be on display from March 12, 2010 - February 14, 2011. See Elvis memorabilia, photos, costumes and more.

National Museum of Women in the Arts is located at 13th St and New York Ave in Washington, DC. National Museum of Women in the Arts explores the achievements of women in the art world. Find exhibits, hours, and general information.

The Octagon House and Museum in Washington, DC is located at 18th St. and New York Ave. NW. Find out how to arrange a tour and see the oldest museum in the U.S. devoted to architecture.

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.

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 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, 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 reopened its doors on July 15, 2009 after extensive renovations. Learn about visiting hours, what you will see, and when to go.

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: 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.

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 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 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 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 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.