Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and one of the most historically significant cities in the world. This fascinating city is particularly renowned for its endless number of enticing museum spaces which teach you about the art, history and culture of America, many of which offer free entry with ground breaking artworks, artefacts and exhibits – a sightseeing experience not to be missed. Brightsun Travel has a great selection of Washington flight offers, taking you to the centre of this cultural hub. Check out our top picks for Washington D.C.’s finest museums which all make for an intriguing travel experience.
National Museum of American History
Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of American History tells interesting stories about the country’s past, with a display of over 1.8 million ancient objects and an array of archival collections in the form of documents and photographs. No museum can depict the rich past of America as well as the National Museum of American history, which covers themes such as the country’s democracy, freedom, cultures, technology and science. Items displayed here include the desk of Thomas Jefferson and the original Star-Spangled Banner flag.
Admission: Free
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
This captivating museum is dedicated to the Holocaust – one of the world’s saddest and darkest tragedies, educating visitors on the atrocities of this horrific event. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum explores the country’s role in the Holocaust and other interesting topics through exhibits, documents, photos, artifacts, films, testimonies and books. From March 1st – August 31st there’s a chargeable permanent exhibition which tells a story about the Holocaust, from its beginning in 1933 until it ended in 1945.
Admission: Free
National Air and Space Museum
The iconic National Air and Space Museum is home to thousands of incredible aviation and space objects artifacts, with items such as rockets, engines, uniforms, spacesuits, documents, manuscripts and artworks which highlight the rich history of flight and space travel. Highlight items to look out for here include the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia and the 1903 Wright Flyer. This fascinating museum also has a planetarium, IMAX theatre and observatory with a solar telescope.
Admission: Free
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Visit the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a colourful art space set in the former residence of American art collector and successful businesswomen Marjorie Merriweather Post. The grandeur Georgian style mansion is set amongst 25 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands, which includes a Japanese garden, rose garden, French parterre and orchid greenhouse. The museum displays almost 17,000 items from Hillwood’s art collection including Russian imperial art and 18th century decorative art, plus her personal items such as jewellery, accessories and clothing.
Admission: Adults $18, seniors $15, children (6-18) $5 & children under 6: free.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
This is the only national museum in the world which is dedicated solely to African American culture and history. There’s an extensive collection of over 36,000 artefacts to discover here as well as a number of interactive exhibits, teaching you all about African American life and covering over 400 years of history with topics such as the Civil Rights Movement and slavery. The museum building is worth admiring; it’s a state-of-the-art architectural marvel.
Admission: Free
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