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National Museum of African American History and Culture
3,478 reviews
#4 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Having visited other sobering locations – Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, Hitler’s Historical
Museum
in Munich, Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany, Vietnam Military History
Museum
in Ho Chi Minh, Aboriginal inter..."
"... are playing; -Eat a lunch at the Sweet Home Café for a varied menu offering; -Shop at the wonderful
gift shop
for unique items; -Do observe the fantastic architecture of the building and the symbolism involved..."
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
11,153 reviews
#5 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Great
museum
and it’s free!! Wonderful videos !! Easy to navigate !! Great gift shop and staff !! Wonderful information .. and heart wrenching artifacts !!"
"... many of the European memorials and sites dedicated to the Holocaust, I was a little apprehensive about how this American version was going represented, but hats off to them..... very good and "balanced"
memorial
."
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National Portrait Gallery
3,501 reviews
#6 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"There is so much to see- from traditional portraits and art from early Americana and international influences to more modern "Pop" art, interpretive portraits, dioramas,
folk art
, and immersive installations."
"We toured this wonderful
museum
when in DC and you really need days to see it all!! Fantastic exhibits...three or four floors of pictures and paintings...Americana, Presidents, statues, sooooo much and so wonderful!!"
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Newseum
8,751 reviews
#8 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Loved this beautifully designed, vibrant, dynamic
museum
with wonderful views of the Capitol, thought-provoking exhibits, and plenty to keep youngsters engaged."
"The interactive areas are fun and entertaining, the photos of the year are humbling and awe inspiring but its the 500 year
history
of the media that is the most fascinating."
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Anderson House
157 reviews
#9 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The fabulous
Gilded Age
"Winter Home" mansion is amazing in itself and the tour guide conveys lots of fun and interesting information along the tour."
"We toured the house on a Sunday afternoon recently and enjoyed seeing both the opulent house and the collection of artwork and historic artifacts related to the Anderson family and the
society
."
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Ford's Theatre
4,278 reviews
#10 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The museum and park sevice tours are open to the public, tickets based on donations (at the visitors choice), and provide a combination of self guided museum tour and a
ranger talk
about the last day of Lincoln's..."
"There is the magic of Lincoln's persona, of course, but also the fact that the
museum
provides excellent exhibits and an approach to learning about the period of the Civil War that leaves everything to visitors to..."
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
1,543 reviews
#11 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"A great and extensive collection of American art coupled with the National Portrait Gallery makes this
museum
a must visit while in D.C. the Presidential Portrait Gallery is a definite stop as is the special Civil..."
"Although these galleries don’t get the same attention as all the other Smithsonian museums on the
National Mall
, they are a must see! Excellent layout to match an excellent collection."
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The President Woodrow Wilson House
219 reviews
#18 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Each visit includes an hour-long
guided tour
by a knowledgeable and engaging guide who answers questions about any aspect of Wilson, his presidency and retirement years, also about his wife Edith Galt Wilson, and..."
"Following a brief introductory video, an extremely knowledgeable docent from the
National Trust for Historic Preservation
led me on a tour of the house."
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DAR Museum
228 reviews
#21 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"As this wonderfully informative
museum
and event space is located away from most other museums, you will discover this magnificent, space and library of geneology, on the West side of the Executive grounds, 17th S..."
"The rooms and furnishings are really beautifully done but learning the history behind some of the celebrations and music is an added treat as are the
antique toys
."
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President Lincoln's Cottage
544 reviews
#24 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Lincoln spent about 14 months of his presidency living here and commuting 3 miles by horseback to the White House.. Kevin,
our tour guide
, was excellent and you really get into Abraham Lincoln the man..Well worth it."
"However, Asia, our fabulous tour guide, was extremely well-informed, encouraged interesting conversation between
visitors
, kept us thoroughly engaged, and made it a really memorable trip."
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National Museum of American History
4,955 reviews
#25 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"From the revolutionary war, to WW2 to Korea and Vietnam - the
museum
was phenomenal in terms of original artefacts, paintings as well as information and videos."
"We also saw the
artifacts
and logistics of the Battle of Little Big Horn, the history of one house over several generations, and enjoyed looking at the implements of life from pioneer days."
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National Museum of African Art
243 reviews
#28 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"I’m from London England and enjoy traveling the states leading many different types of History and cultures along the way and seeing amazing thing this African Art
Museum
is surely one of them, a true Hidden Gem I..."
"This museum, together with the Sackler Gallery, the Hirshhorn Museum, the
Freer Gallery
, the American Indian Museum and the Postal Museum, is, in my opinion, one of the least attended museums in Washington DC and..."
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National Building Museum
653 reviews
#35 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"With HUGE, dramatic art installations, specialized
museum
exhibits, hands-on and age-appropriate play areas, reasonably priced refreshments and a decent amount of street parking off the beaten path from the Nation..."
"Definitely make time to experience this free museum(although there is a charge for the
special exhibit
(fun house) that so many miss out on--it is a wonderful opportunity to see fun, educational exhibits!!"
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National Museum of the American Indian
2,355 reviews
#36 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Everyone wants to see the Aerospace
Museum
, the
Museum
of Natural History, and the National Archives (to see the Constitution and Declaration of Independence), but a tour of the museums of American history is defi..."
"Highlights included the wonderful introductory film about American Indian culture; the current exhibit America about Indian images and
stories
in American culture; the great cafe that had many different Indian tra..."
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African American Civil War Memorial & Museum
102 reviews
#38 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"It is my understanding that the
memorial
and museum fulfilled a lifelong dream of Dr. Frank Smith, Jr., a four-term member of the D.C. district council, who oversaw the dedication of the African American Civil War..."
"This is an informative
museum
that starts with a brief background of Africans becoming enslaved and then African Americans military involvement in the civil war all the way to World War ll with a concentration on..."
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Heurich House Museum
95 reviews
#39 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The tour lasts about 1 1/4 hours and our guide was charming warm funny and obviously had a great passion for the place and it's
history
."
"
Beautiful mansion
built in 1894 will all the latest technology at that time."
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House of the Temple
67 reviews
#41 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The library, in particular, is amazing - this semi-circular room packed with books and
artifacts
must be one of the most comprehensive collections anywhere."
"Plan ahead for scheduled
tours
on the hour."
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Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument House and Museum
53 reviews
#42 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"We arrived on a Sunday morning and were greeted by a friendly National Park ranger who gave us the
history
of the house and the
history
of the early women's movement."
"I really enjoyed my guided tour at this national
monument
and learned a lot about the early history of the women's rights movement."
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Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Museum
36 reviews
#45 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"It would be nice if some more relevant material from the National
Museum
of Civil War Medicine's main unit were brought in to flesh out this
museum
a little more, but it is still a great to see and well worth the..."
"Tour was very interesting, done by very knowledgeable
docent
."
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American University Museum
17 reviews
#56 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Exhibits include works from its own
collection
and the Alper Initiative for Washington Art, which is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and creating the art history of Washington, DC."
"Wonderful art
museum
with underground parking"
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German-American Heritage Museum
8 reviews
#65 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
5 reviews
#68 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"It chronicles the
history
of the Washington DC public school system with displays, donated items, and portraits, and is just a stunning collection that allows the viewer to trace the parallel development of Washin..."
"
Museum
is a tribute to public education as a whole and Afro-American DC schools in particular."
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DC History Center
10 reviews
#70 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"This museum had a lot of
photos
and a mural showing dates that events took place in Washington, D. C. from when it was first settled to present."
"Please take your time and visit this well-done
museum
(modesty aside)."
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Department of the Interior Museum
23 reviews
#72 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The
Museum
is only two rooms, small but well done."
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Museum of the Palestinian People
4 reviews
#74 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Yes, there are
historical photos
but there are also some videos, artifacts, artwork and a general sense of Palestinian culture."
"The
museum
offers the perspective of the Palestinian people and has beautiful artwork."
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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
3 reviews
#79 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Memorial Exhibit and Learning Center
9 reviews
#80 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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1812 Museum
1 review
#92 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Arts Club of Washington
2 reviews
#93 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Arsenal
1 review
#96 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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What are the best places for history museums in Washington DC?
These places are best for history museums in Washington DC:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Newseum
National Portrait Gallery
Ford's Theatre
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Which places provide the best history museums in Washington DC for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Washington DC:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Ford's Theatre
Smithsonian American Art Museum
National Museum of American History
National Museum of African Art
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Which places provide the best history museums in Washington DC for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Washington DC:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
National Portrait Gallery
Newseum
Ford's Theatre
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Which places provide the best history museums in Washington DC for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Washington DC:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Newseum
Ford's Theatre
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Washington DC for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Washington DC:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The President Woodrow Wilson House
National Portrait Gallery
Anderson House
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for history museums in Washington DC?
These are the best hidden gems for history museums in Washington DC:
The President Woodrow Wilson House
Anderson House
DAR Museum
President Lincoln's Cottage
National Building Museum
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