Washington, DC has many monuments, memorials and museums that celebrate the people, places and events that have shaped our nation. This guide will help you navigate through them so you don't miss their awe-inspiring magnficience.
"Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg” will be on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., from July 2, 2010, through Jan. 2, 2011
The White House Garden Tours 2009 will take place on October 17, 2009 and October 18, 2009. Tickets are free and the White House Garden Tours are open to the general public. Learn how to get tickets.
China’s terra cotta warriors will invade Washington, DC on November 19, 2009 for an exhibit entitled Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor at the National Geographic Museum. The terra cotta warriors will be in DC through March 31, 2010.
The Hope Diamond is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and is on display, sans its setting, at the National Museum of Natural History until April 2010.
Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC are some of the most visited sights in Washington, DC. With 16 museums in DC and the National Zoo there are many things to see and this guide will help you plan your visit to the Smithsonian Museums
Folger Shakespeare Library boasts the largest collection of Shakespeare Materials. Located in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill, Folger offers a wonderful summer lecture series
The Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum, The Kennedy Center and the Newseum will all be commemorating the Apollo 11 Fortieth Anniversary July 2009. Find out about the lectures, book signings, and musical tributes that will be occuring in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC is a place of patriots and patriotism. The city is filled with landmarks that honor those who made the US “the Home of the Brave” and that embody the spirit of American freedom.
The bard’s birthday is indeed reason to celebrate and Folger Shakespeare Library (201 East Capitol St., SE, 202-544-7077) has created a family friendly event that your children are sure to enjoy. On Sunday, April 26, 2009 from noon to 4 p.m. all the world's a stage and Folger Shakespeare Library invites young and old to fete William Shakespeare
The US Capitol is one of the most visited federal buildings in Washington, DC. Visitors will enjoy some of the trivia and facts about the Capitol.
The US Capitol Visitor Center will open its doors on December 2, 2008. Learn about booking a tour online and about all the exhibits on display.
These photos highlight some of the exhibits visitors are treated to during their visit to the International Spy Museum. From the famous Bond car to the shoe transmitter, visitors to this informative and fun museum devoted to intrigue and espionage will not be disappointed.
This video will provide you with a wonderful overview of what to expect when you begin to plan your visit to DC and what monuments you want to see.
William Wilson Corcoran established the Corcoran Gallery of Art to "encourage American genius". Today the gallery is a world class museum and college, and visitors are treated to the renowned Twentieth Century art collection the gallery houses.
This photo gallery will give you a glimpse of the beauty and majesty of Washington, DC at night. The illuminated buildings, memorials and monuments will be a highlight of your visit.
