Washington D.C. is more than just the nation’s capital. It is the heart of one of the biggest metropolitan areas in America, and with many universities, job opportunities, and history, it attracts people from all over the world. In addition, it holds some of the best museums around and with so many categories to choose from, there is something for everyone!
Art Museums
The Smithsonian American Art Museum tops this list and holds famous American artists such as Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keefe.
The famous National Portrait Gallery features people who played a role in shaping the nation.
The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery is a small building easy to overlook, but it holds an impressive Asian art and the famous Peacock Room.
The National Gallery of Art holds works from famous artists from all over the globe and is a must-see as well!
History museums
The National Museum of History is a must-see as this giant complex holds exhibits such as The Hope Diamond, and The Hall of Mammals. The famous dinosaur fossils held here are some of the most famous in the world!
The African American History and Culture museum has 8 floors that cover everything about African American history from the founding of the country until modern times.
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum has 3 floors of intense history and holds over 900 artifacts and 4 theaters of footage and survivor testimony.
The famous children’s exhibition shows the story from the eyes of a child and has attracted people from all over since its opening in 1993.
Miscellaneous
The National Air and Space Museum is the best of its kind and is perhaps the most unique museum of all. Nuclear missiles stand next to the Moon Rock station and the Wright plane, the first aircraft ever piloted, is suspended from the roof.
The International Spy Museum is also a unique, incredible visit. You can test your James Bond skills in many spy games and activities.
