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The Decatur House is one of the oldest surviving homes in Washington, DC and one of the only three remaining residential buildings in the United States designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the father of American architecture. Built in 1818, this museum is just steps from the White House and offers a glimpse into nearly 200 years of Washington history. The museum is open daily.
Address: 1610 H Street NW Washington DC USA 20006
 Send an Email  1 202 842-0920
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The Renwick Gallery features a permanent collection of American crafts, as well as visiting exhibitions. The museum is situated in a historic building near the White House and is dedicated to showcasing the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5:30pm, except on Christmas Day.
Address: 1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC USA 20560
Send an Email 1 202 633-2850
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The Corcoran is committed to making the historic art in its collections and the emerging art of our time accessible and understandable to the broadest possible audience through innovative exhibitions and educational programming, systematic research and rigorous scholarship.
Address: 500 17th Street, NW Washington DC USA 20006
Send an Email (2) 1 202 639-1727
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The Textile Museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary textiles, as well as a Textile Learning Center that explores textile techniques, makers and their cultures. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Tours are offered September through May every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30pm, and the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm. No reservations required.
Address: 2320 S Street NW Washington DC USA 20008-4088
1 202 667-0441
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The National Building Museum explores achievements in architecture, design, urban planning, engineering and construction through exhibitions, educational programs and publications. Free admission.
Address: 401 F Street NW Washington DC USA 20009
Send an Email 1 202 272-2448
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The National Museum of African Art is part of the Smithsonian Institution and houses the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, specializing in African art and consisting of 300,000 photographic prints and transparencies. The museum collection contains African objects including masks, sculptures, ceramics, tools, and art from historical to contemporary times.
Address: 950 Independence Avenue SW Washington DC USA 20560
Send an Email (3) 1 202 633-4600
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The Octagon Museum
The Octagon was designed by the first architect of the US Capitol, William Thornton. This museum is recognized as the oldest museum in the United States devoted to architecture and design. Lectures, exhibits, tours and programs are available for children and adults.
Address: 1799 New York Ave NW Washington DC USA 20006
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The Phillips Museum is a publicly supported museum of modern art. Phillips include works of art by Cezanne, Bonnard, Braque, Daumier, Dove, El Greco, Manet, Matisse, O'Keefe, and Picasso. Also featuring Classical music programs, gallery talks and cash bars.
Address: 1600 21st Street NW Washington DC USA 20009-1090
1 202 387-2151
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The National Museum of Natural History is part of the Smithsonian Institution and features exhibits that focus on human cultures and natural history. Some of the museum's most interesting items include dinosaur fossils, the 45.5 carat Hope Diamond, a life-size model of a blue whale and a replication of a tropical coral reef.
Address: Constitution Avenue & 10th Street NW Washington DC USA 20560
Send an Email 1 202 357-2700
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Situated in Frederick Douglass' first Washington DC home, this museum features a hall of fame memorial with biographies and portraits of extraordinary individuals who have been selected to receive a National Caring Award.
Address: 320 A Street NE Washington DC USA 20020-4813
Send an Email 1 202 547-4273
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Featuring the impressive art collection of Carmen and David Kreeger, this museum includes works by Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Miro and Kandinsky. Reservations are required on weekends. Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Reservations are not required on Saturdays.
Address: 2401 Foxhall Road NW Washington DC USA 20007
Send an Email 1 202 338-3552
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Ford's Theatre will be closed until January 2009 for renovations. Known as the site of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Ford's Theatre hosts a wide range of musicals, plays and other live theater events throughout the year. The theater also houses a museum.
Address: 511 10th Street NW Washington DC USA
1 202 347-4833
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White House Visitor Center
Visitors learn all about the White House at this interpretive center and museum. Exhibits and videos depict the history of the White House, past presidents, the architecture, the furnishings and other interesting facts.
Address: 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC USA
1 202 208-1631
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Located in the heart of Georgetown, the 200-year-old Tudor Place houses the largest public collection of George and Martha Washington objects outside of the Founder Father's home. The home also features a beautiful 5.5-acres (2.2-ha) garden. Tours led by docents are offered, as well as self-guided garden tours.
Address: 1644 31st Street NW Washington DC USA 20007
Send an Email 1 202 965-0400
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world that is dedicated solely to recognizing the contributions of female artists on society. Featured artists include Cassatt, O'Keeffe, Kahlo and Nevelson.
Address: 1250 New York Avenue NW Washington DC USA 20005-3970
1 202 783-5000
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The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry features a library and museum that houses the Burl Ives Collection, the Hall of Scottish Regalia, the Cornerstone Hall of Freedom, the Albert Pike Museum, the Architects Hall of Honor, the Americanism Museum and the International Collection, as well as many other exhibits. This is the national headquarters of America's largest fraternal organization.
Address: 1733 16th St. NW Washington DC USA 20009-3103
1 202 232-3579
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The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution is home to the world's largest collection of historic air and spacecraft. The museum's numerous galleries include important topics such as rocketry, lunar exploration and military aircraft.
Address: Independence Avenue & 6th Street Washington DC USA 20024
Send an Email (27) 1 202 633-1000
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Featuring an exciting collection of airmail planes, mail trucks, stagecoaches, rare stamps, letters, a Pony Express exhibit and so much more, the National Postasl Museum is an ideal place to visit when in Washington DC. This museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is open daily from 10am to 5:30pm, except Christmas Day. Admission is free and group tours are available by appointment.
Address: 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington DC USA 20560-0570
1 202 357-2700
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