Air & Space
Museum
The Air & Space Museum is one of the essential stops on a visit to Washington
D.C. It is the most visited Museum in the world for good reason, as exhibits like the
Wright Brothers’ plane, the Apollo 11 command module, and IMAX movies never fail to
captivate young and old alike.Arts & Industry Building
Site of James Garfield’s inaugural Ball, the Arts and Industries Building
houses changing exhibits from other Smithsonian Museums as well as its own collection of
Victorian era machinery.
The Freer Gallery
of Art
The Freer Gallery of Art is a member of the Smithsonian Family of Museums and
Galleries. It contains over 26,000 works of art from Japan, China and the Far East.
The
Hirshhorn Museum
and Sculpture Gallery
The Hirhhorn Museum houses the Smithsonian’s collection of modern and
contemporary art. The drum-shaped building is located next to the Air and Space Museum and
has a fascinating sculpture garden across the street.
National Postal
Museum
A new member to the Smithsonian Family of Museums and Galleries, the National
Postal Museum chronicles the history of the U.S. mail. Complete with interactive displays,
models and over 55,000 stamps the National Postal Museum has activities for visitors of
all ages.
National Museum
of Natural History
The National Museum of Natural History chronicles the development of man, animals
and nature from prehistoric times to the present. Exhibits include fossils, a living coral
reef and of course the Hope diamond. Kids will love the writhing O. Orkin Insect Zoo.
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National
Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History helps the Smithsonian earn the nickname
of "the nation’s attic". One can view the momentos of a nation ranging from
the flag that inspired " The Star Spangled Banner" to Fonzie’s leather
jacket. National Gallery Of Art
The National Gallery of Art is a world-renowned collection of American and
European paintings, sculptures and graphic arts. Separated by 4th street on the National
Mall, the National Gallery is divided into the West Building and the East Building
designed by I.M. Pei.
National
Museum of African Art
The National Museum of African Art is a Smithsonian museum dedicated to the art of
sub-Saharan Africa. Located next to the Castle on the National Mall, the National Museum
of African Art has over 7,000 artifacts in its collection.
National
Portrait Gallery
Along with the National Museum of American Art, The National Portrait Gallery is
located in the beautiful Old Patent Office just off the National Mall. The Gallery’s
exhibitions focus on American history and the art of portraiture.
Smithsonian Institution
Building
The Smithsonian Institution Building, better known as the Castle, is a
Norman-style red sandstone building on the National Mall. It is the first Smithsonian
building ever built, and now houses the Smithsonian Information Center. |
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