- Newseum
Interactive museum of news with behind-the-scenes views of how and why news is made. Features online exhibits, events and educational resources. [Scheduled opening: late 2006]
http://www.newseum.org/
- Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Catholic museum and cultural center focusing on religious faith, art and scholarship. Information on the galleries, current exhibits, calendar of events and news.
http://www.jp2cc.org/
- Squished Penny Museum
Newsletter, frequently asked questions, stories about the collection, photographs of visitors, and how to make an appointment to view the collection in person.
http://www.squished.com/
- The Interior Museum
Collection contains North American Indian artifacts, most of which are handicrafts such as storyboards, dolls, and baskets that date from the 1940s to present time, as well as items made in the United States insular areas of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Features tour information, history, exhibitions, events and programs.
http://www.doi.gov/museum/interiormuseum/mission.htm
- The Kreeger Museum
Works of Impressionists and American artists from the 1850s to the 1970s, and a collection of traditional pieces from west and central Africa. Features visitor's information, programs, membership information, volunteer opportunities and educational resources.
http://www.kreegermuseum.org/
- The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods. Features the collection, exhibitions, educational programs and tours, outreach programs and publications.
http://www.nmwa.org/
- The Navy Museum
Located at the Washington Navy Yard and featuring exhibits and activities related to U.S. naval history. Includes calendar, events and exhibits, mission, visitor information and links.
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/nhcorg8.htm
- The Octagon Museum
The museum of the American Architectural Foundation, dedicated to architecture and design. Features exhibitions, programs and membership information.
http://www.archfoundation.org/octagon/
- The Phillips Collection
A museum of modern art. Provides museum history, collection overview with photos and descriptions, programs, events, and special exhibitions.
http://www.phillipscollection.org/
- The Stephen Decatur House Museum
Historic house museum offers guided tours of the c.1818 mansion and changing exhibits in the gallery space. Features hours, location, history, education and preservation programs and exhibits.
http://www.decaturhouse.org/museum/
- The Textile Museum
Dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. Features calendar, exhibitions, educational programs and museum shop.
http://www.textilemuseum.org/
- Tudor Place
Collection of the Peter family reflects the continuous thread of family life and offers a rare insight into American cultural history. Features a virtual tour, membership information, volunteer and employment opportunities and a newsletter.
http://tudorplace.org/
- U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Information on the creation of a new facility for visitors at the U.S. Capitol. Includes design plans, artist renderings, and construction summaries.
http://www.aoc.gov/cvc/index.cfm
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
America's national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history. Offers extensive exhibits, collections, library, and arts and educational programs.
http://www.ushmm.org/
- Woodrow Wilson House
Presidential museum and National Trust Historic site. Woodrow Wilson history, calendar of events and exhibitions, educational programs, tour preview, staff directory, directions and rental information.
http://www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org/
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