Frederick Douglass National Historical Site
1411 W Street SE
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy
of the most famous 19th century African American. His life was a testament to the courage and persistence
that serves as an inspiration to those who struggle in the cause of liberty and justice. Visitors to the site
learn about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all oppressed people.
International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW • (202) EYE-SPYU
Is it a love of spy "who-done-its" from film noir and the movies, or spy page-turners from
literature? Perhaps a fascination with history and a desire to learn secrets behind world events? Or an urgency to
understand the complexities of our world today and the need for solid intelligence now, more than ever?
No matter what motives brought you here…leave your preconceptions behind. Learn about the authentic
tradecraft that has been used throughout time and around the world. Hear spies, in their own words, describe
the challenges and the "game" of spying. A spy must live a life of lies. Adopt a cover identity and learn why
an operative needs one. See the credentials an agent must have to get in — or out, as in the case of
six Americans exfiltrated from revolutionary Iran in 1979, courtesy of the Canadian Ambassador — and the CIA.
Proceed directly to the Briefing Film where you'll come face to face with the real world of spying. Spies
are motivated for very different reasons--what might motivate you? Patriotism? Money? A compromising situation?
Your own ego?
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
1025 F St NW • (888) 246-8872
Million and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds London
since they first opened over 200 years ago. Madame Tussauds arrived at the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. in
October of 2007. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old
fashioned curiosity. Today visitors are sent on a unique journey through the realms of history, power and
fame. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone so guests can truly get up close and personal with
A-list celebrities, sports legends, political heavyweights and historical icons, reliving times, events and
moments that made the world talk about them.
National Geographic
Step into a world of entertaining presentations by today's leading explorers,
scientists, photographers, and performing artists. From lively concerts to thought-provoking presentations,
captivating films, and engaging family events, National Geographic Live! brings you the world and all that's in it!
National Museum on Crime & Punishment
575 7th St. NW • (202) 393-1099
Hardly a modern concept, the criminal element evolved in partnership with the
dawn of civilization. This particular gallery showcases the evolution of crime and the criminal through the ages,
beginning with medieval knights and greed-driven pirates to the gunslingers of the Old American West and
today's white-collar “silent criminals” who hide behind computer screens, stealing private information and
identities. Galleries examine major criminal masterminds from multiple eras, highlighting the nature of the
crime and depicting the most nefarious events throughout history — both solved and unsolved.
Newseum
The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces
and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museumgoers behind the scenes to
experience how and why news is made.
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Smithsonian Museums
National Museum of African Art
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art fosters the discovery and
appreciation of the visual arts of Africa, the cradle of humanity.
National Air & Space Museum
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's
largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft among some 50,000 artifacts that range in size from
Saturn V rockets to jetliners to gliders to space helmets to microchips. The museum is a vital center for
historical research on aviation and spaceflight and the related science and technology. It is also home to
the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, which performs original research and outreach activities on
topics covering planetary science, terrestrial geophysics and the remote sensing of environmental change.
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW • (202) 272-2448
The historic home of the National Building Museum stands today as one of the
great American buildings of the nineteenth century and one of Washington, DC’s most spectacular works
of public architecture. Built between 1882 and 1887, the project began following a Senate
Appropriations Committee approval of $250,000 to purchase a suitable site and construct a fireproof
building for the US Pension Bureau’s headquarters. US Army Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs
was appointed as both the architect and engineer for the building. The building was Meig's last and most
important architectural work and the one of which he was most proud.
National Gallery of Art
The mission of the National Gallery of Art is to serve the United States of America in a national role by
preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the understanding of works of art, at the highest possible
museum and scholarly standards.
National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History dedicates its collections and scholarship
to inspiring a broader understanding of our nation and its many peoples. We create learning opportunities,
stimulate imaginations, and present challenging ideas about our country’s past.
National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated
to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of
Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the
Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and
beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NE • (202) 633-5555
The National Postal Museum is divided into galleries that explore America's postal
history from colonial times to the present. Visitors learn how mail has been transported, emphasize the
importance of letters, and spotlight the creation and wondrous diversity of postage stamps.
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