Here are 15 of the best museums in Washington, D.C. to check out onyour next tripto the capital.
Video programs, experiments, and exhibits entertain and educate with fun for a wide range of ages.
For infants and toddlers, a cloud and flight-themed area encourages movement and connection.
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The website features a variety of hands-onactivitiesandcoloringpages for kids.
Abraham Lincoln actually lived in the cottage and developed the Emancipation Proclamation there.
The cottage is open daily, and advance ticket purchase for guided tours is recommended.
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Self-guided landscape tours of the grounds and the Armed Forces Retirement Home are available.
Tours are available by reservation from Thursday through Saturday, and theres a backyard biergarten.
Free timed-entry passes are required.
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Exhibits include Nation to Nation, describing treaties between the United States and tribal governments.
Another exhibit focuses on Native American images in history and contemporary life.
The Mitsitam Cafe (Mitsitammeans lets eat!
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Songwriting, advertising, poetry, jokes, and famous speeches are explored.
Visit Lexicon Lane for clues to a puzzle, great for family and group fun.
Nearly 50 holocaustsurvivorsvolunteer at the museum, sharing their personal histories and acting as tour guides.
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Free timed-entry tickets are required for museum visits.
The Japanese Pavilion contains masterpiece trees donated by the people of Japan in honor of the U.S.
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Octagon Museum
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