Museums

Points of Interest

Dedicated to the visual arts of Africa, this museum is a nice place to learn about this continent, the cradle of civilisation

Phone: 202-633-4600 Address: National Museum of African Art Smithsonian Institution P.O. Box 37012 MRC 708 Washington, DC 20013-7012,20013

Metro:BL-OR-Smithsonian

Air & Space Museum

If you are interested in space exploration and the history of flight this is a must. From planes to rockets, this museum has plenty of nice exhibits

Phone: 202-357-2700 Address: Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW,20560

Metro:BL-OR-GR-YL-L'enfant plaza

Alexandria Black History Museum

Dedicated to stimulating the awareness of African Americans history and tolerance, this museum is a good place to learn about African Americans

Phone: (703) 746 4356 Address: 902 Wythe St Alexandria,VA 22314

Metro:Braddock Road station

American Art Museum

Dedicated to American art, this museum's goal is to capture the imagination of the American people. An interesting aspect of the collection is its collection of visual arts.

Phone: 202-633-7970 Address: 800 F Street Northwest, Washington DC,20004

Metro:GR-YL-RD-Gallery pl/Chinatown

American History Museum

Great place to learn more about the United States of America's history and its culture. From the slippers of the 'Wizard of oz' to Abraham Lincoln's famous hat, millions of artifacts await.

Phone: 202-633-1000 Address: 1400 Constitution Avenue Northwest,20560

Metro:BL-OR-Smithsonian

Bethune Museum Archives

Also known as Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, this museum is dedicated to her and other African American Women

Address: 1318 N Street,202 673-2402

Metro:BL-OR-McPherson Square

Botanic gardens

Nice garden with plants from all around the world. Many flowers to see, many trees, many plants with a calm refreshing view. Their orchid section is particularly nice but it has many beautiful things to see.

Metro: BL-OR-Federal Center

Bureau of engraving & Printing

If you want to see how money is printed, this is an interesting place. During your visit, you will litterally see millions of dollars being printed.

Phone: (866) 874-2330 Address: 14th and C Streets, S.W., Washington, DC,20228

Metro: BL-OR-Smithsonian

Corcoran gallery

Featuring nice works of arts, keep in mind, the gallery is closed mondays and tuesdays

Phone: 202-639-1700 Address: 500 Seventeenth Street NW

Metro:OR-BL-Stadium/Armory Bus:11Y, 32, 36, 42, G8, P17, P19, W13

Folger Shakespeare library

If you like the William Shakespeare, this is the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's works

Phone: 202 544 4600 Address: 201 East Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC,20003