Washington D.C.: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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- Colonial revival architecture
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- Georgian architecture
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- Victorian architecture
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- Sport venue
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- Romanesque revival architecture
- Italianate architecture
- Sacred and religious sites
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Palladian architecture
- Synagogue
- Arenas and stadiums
- Modernist architecture
- Queen Anne architecture
- Memorial site
- View point
- Restaurant
- Military museum
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Reportedly haunted
- Modern art museum
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- Art Deco architecture
- Universities and schools
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White House
Iconic home of America's president The White House, the iconic residence and workplace of the President of the United States, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C. Not only does it serve as the official seat of presidential power, but it also stands as a living museum of American...
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Living remembrance of the Holocaust Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum stands as a solemn testament to one of the darkest chapters in human history. This poignant institution, dedicated to documenting, studying, and interpreting the history of the...
National Portrait Gallery
Art depicting historic American figures The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
Newseum
Interactive museum devoted to journalism The Newseum, located in the heart of Washington D.C., stands as a tribute to the evolution and importance of the press and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. This modern museum, which opened its doors in 2008, offers an interactive experience...
National Museum of the American Indian
Native American culture and history Nestled on the National Mall in Washington D.C., the National Museum of the American Indian stands as a testament to the rich and diverse cultures of Native Americans. This contemporary museum, opened in September 2004, is dedicated to the life, languages, literature...
Smithsonian Institution
Vast museum, zoo and research complex The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. is not just a museum; it is a collection of museums and research centers that together form the largest such complex in the world. Established in 1846 for the "increase and diffusion of knowledge," it has since become a...
National Building Museum
Architecture and engineering exhibits The National Building Museum stands as a majestic architectural treasure in the heart of Washington D.C., a mere stone's throw from the United States Capitol. Housed in a grand structure that once served as the Pension Building, this museum is dedicated to exploring...
National Museum of American History
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection The National Museum of American History stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of the United States' past. Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., this illustrious museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and offers visitors an unparalleled journey through...
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits The National Museum of African American History and Culture stands as a monumental landmark in the heart of Washington D.C., encapsulating the profound narratives of African American life, history, and culture. This museum, an integral part of the Smithsonian...
National Archives Building
The National Archives Building in Washington D.C. stands as a monumental repository of America's documentary heritage. This iconic structure, located in the heart of the nation's capital, houses some of the most important documents in the United States' history...
International Spy Museum
Interactive exhibits about espionage Steeped in the shadowy world of espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is a unique treasure trove of intrigue and mystery. This museum offers an immersive journey into the clandestine operations and intelligence activities that have shaped...
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
The National Museum of Crime and Punishment, often simply referred to as the Crime Museum, offers a stark and intriguing journey through the history of crime and its consequences in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this museum provides an...
National Postal Museum
U.S. mail from the past to the present The National Postal Museum, located opposite Union Station in Washington, D.C. United States, was established through joint agreement between the United States Postal Service and the Smithsonian Institution and opened in 1993.
Hillwood Estate
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C. United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs.
Dumbarton Oaks
Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the residence and garden of wealthy U.S. diplomat Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss.
United States Capitol Visitor Center
The United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress.
Heurich House Museum
Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
Ford's Theatre
Historic performing arts venue Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
Octagon House
The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Old Stone House
The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C. United States. The house is also Washington's last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation.
House of the Temple
The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
Old Korean Legation Museum
The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
The Capital Jewish Museum, officially the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, is a historical society and its planned museum in Washington, D.C. focused on the history of Jewish life in the American capital city and the surrounding Washington metropolitan area.
Wilson Center
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, located in Washington, D.C. is a United States Presidential Memorial that was established as part of the Smithsonian Institution by an act of Congress in 1968.
Tudor Place
Tudor Place is a Federal-style mansion in Washington, D.C. that was originally the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington.
DAR Museum
The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
Charles Sumner School
The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C.
Historical Society of Washington
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. also called the DC History Center, is an educational foundation dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, and community events. It runs a museum, library, and publishes the journal Washington History.
African American Civil War Memorial
The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
Planet Word
Planet Word is a language arts museum that opened in Washington, D.C. in October 2020. The museum is described as "The museum where language comes to life" and features interactive exhibits dedicated to topics such as the history of the English Language, how children learn...
Anacostia Community Museum
The Anacostia Community Museum is a community museum in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is one of twenty museums under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution and was the first federally funded community museum in the United States.
Anderson House
Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Whittemore House
Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton House
Dumbarton House is a Federal style house located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was completed around 1800. Its first occupant was Joseph Nourse, the first Register of the Treasury.
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
Laogai Museum
The Laogai Museum is a museum in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. United States, which showcases human rights in the People's Republic of China, focusing particularly on the Láogǎi, the Chinese prison system of "Reform through Labor".
L. Ron Hubbard House
The L. Ron Hubbard House, also known as the Original Founding Church of Scientology, is a writer's house museum and former Scientology church located at 1812 19th Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Public tours are given on a regular basis.
Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument
The Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument is a historic house and museum of the U.S. women's suffrage and equal rights movements located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Interior Museum
The Interior Museum is a museum operated by the United States Department of the Interior and housed at the Department's headquarters at the Stewart Lee Udall Main Interior Building in Washington, D.C. on the first floor.
Museum of the Bible
The Museum of the Bible is a museum in Washington D.C. which documents the narrative, history, and impact of the Bible. It opened on November 17, 2017, and has 1,150 items in its permanent collection and 2,000 items on loan from other institutions and collections.
National Guard Memorial Museum
The National Guard Memorial Museum is a military museum hosted by the National Guard Educational Foundation. It is located in northwestern Washington, DC, near the National Postal Museum, Union Station and Georgetown University Law Center.
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is located at 1411 W Street, SE, in Anacostia, a neighborhood east of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, D.C. United States.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a national shrine in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It is a place of prayer for Catholics and welcomes people of all faiths.
American University Museum
The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC.
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