Home > DC > Arts & Humanities > Museums & Exhibits
|
| Sub Categories in Museums & Exhibits |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American University Computing History Museum
Promotes awareness of the history of computing, supports research in the historiography of computing, provides support to teachers and houses a collection of computer artifacts. Features a virtual tour, history, syllabus, lectures, student projects and bibliography.
http://www.computinghistorymuseum.org/ |
|
Bead Society of Greater Washington Bead Museum
Dedicated to furthering the understanding and appreciation of beads as personal ornaments that express human aesthetic impulses and embody deep symbolic significance. Features membership information, exhibits, publications and educational and outreach programs.
http://www.beadmuseumdc.org/ |
|
Capital Children's Museum
With pictures and descriptions of our exhibits, fun home activities, and lots of information about our Media Arts Program.
http://www.ccm.org/ |
|
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Offers an extensive collection of American and European masterworks, ongoing exhibitions of contemporary art and classrooms and studios dedicated to encouraging the American genius. Features programs, calendar, special exhibitions, collections and membership information.
http://www.corcoran.org/ |
|
Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum - Bethesda
Established to foster love of the Bible through the graphic arts. For those interested in art, the Hebrew Bible, mysticism, and the Jewish heritage.
http://www.ratnermuseum.com/ |
|
Discovery Creek Children's Museum of Washington
Exhibits designed to help children experience, appreciate, and become stewards of the natural environment. Features news, programs, educator resources, events, membership information and volunteer and internship opportunities.
http://www.discoverycreek.org/ |
|
District of Columbia Arts Center
Visual and performing arts center for the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. DCAC supports emerging artists who are trying to get a foothold in the public arena.
http://www.dcartscenter.org/ |
|
Dumbarton House
A Federal period historic house museum in Georgetown, dating from 1798. Includes calendar of events, museum information, and history and photos of the house.
http://www.dumbartonhouse.org |
|
|
Marian Koshland Science Museum
Displays state-of-the-art exhibits that present the complexities of science in an engaging and accessible way to the general public.
http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/ |
|
|
|
National Gallery of Art
Collection illustrates major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present. Features exhibitions, online tours, educational programs and resources, internship, fellowship and volunteer opportunities, programs, events, gallery shop and collection guides in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
http://www.nga.gov |
|
National Law Enforcement Museum
Major emphasis will be on educating visitors about the essential role that law enforcement plays in a free society. Features development plans. Scheduled opening 2008.
http://www.nleomf.com/ |
|
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Site has information on the museum, its collections, and exhibitions.
http://www.nmajmh.org/ |
|
National Women's History Museum
Nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to revealing, presenting, and celebrating the rich and diverse history of women's contributions that have shaped American culture and society. Features volunteer information, membership information, news, events and a cyber museum.
http://www.nmwh.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/ |
|
Surratt House Museum - Clinton
Country home of Mary Surratt, first woman to be executed by the United States government after being found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
http://www.surratt.org/ |
|
|
