{"id":9196,"date":"2018-10-11T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=9196"},"modified":"2019-02-21T06:57:56","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T06:57:56","slug":"top-best-washington-d-c-museums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/top-best-washington-d-c-museums\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Best Washington D.C. Museums"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever made the pilgrimage to our nation\u2019s capitol, then you probably already know which of the best Washington D.C. museums you like the most.\u00a0 But, truthfully, if you\u2019re planning your first Washington D.C. trip, then the sheer number of museums in The District can make your head spin.\u00a0 Which museum should I visit first?\u00a0 Can I fully appreciate this or that museum in a single day?\u00a0 And, what about this new, Washington D.C. African American museum?\u00a0 Well, don\u2019t worry!\u00a0 From the crustiest, dustiest old museum to the fresh and new National Museum of African American History and Culture, we\u2019ve got it all covered!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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National Museum of African American History and Culture<\/h4>\n

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Tour the newest addition to the Smithsonian Institution with National Museum of African American History and Culture tickets!\u00a0 If you\u2019re a Washington D.C. African American, then you might already know that in 2016, Barack Obama ceremoniously opened the doors to this long-awaited repository of historical artifacts.\u00a0 Inside, you\u2019ll find Harriet Tubman\u2019s hymnal and a shawl gifted to her by Queen Victoria.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also see Muhammad Ali\u2019s boxing gloves, Chuck Berry\u2019s Cadillac, and a jumpsuit and cape that belonged to James Brown.\u00a0 And, the best part is:\u00a0 If you\u2019re a Washington D.C. African American, you can now receive a discount to one of the best Washington D.C. Museums.<\/p>\n

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National Air and Space Museum<\/h4>\n

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In terms of footfall, the most popular museum in the United States sits behind only the Louvre and the National Museum of China.\u00a0 So, when you\u2019re talking about the best Washington D.C. museums, the National Air and Space Museum always enters the conversation.\u00a0 The items on display evoke a strong sense of both wonder and national pride.\u00a0 Within the museum, you\u2019ll discover the Apollo 11 command module, the Friendship 7, which was famously flown by astronaut John Glenn, Lindbergh\u2019s The Spirit of St. Louis, the Wright brothers\u2019 plane, and much, much more!\u00a0 If you find yourself short on time during your next Washington D.C. vacation, try your best to squeeze this one in before you leave.<\/p>\n

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National Museum of Natural History<\/h4>\n

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One of the best Washington D.C. museums on the National Mall also happens to be one of the most popular museums in the world!\u00a0 The National Museum of Natural History began exhibiting plant, animal, and mineral specimens all the way back in 1910.\u00a0 And, just a couple of years ago, the museum welcomed over 7 million visitors.\u00a0 That\u2019s good enough to make it the fourth most visited museum in the world for that year.\u00a0 Highlights include The Hope Diamond, The Star of Asia, an adult coelacanth, and The Nation\u2019s T. rex.\u00a0 But, you\u2019ll have to wait until June 8th<\/sup> of next year to see the T. rex skeleton on display in the newly renovated David H. Koch Hall of Fossils \u2013 Deep Time.<\/p>\n

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National Museum of American History<\/h4>\n

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The United States still represents one of the most newly-formed countries on Earth.\u00a0 Yet, the broad scope of a museum dedicated to its entire history would still draw a lot of questions about what\u2019s inside.\u00a0 Luckily, the National Museum of American History probably stands as the most well-organized museum on this list.\u00a0 Each wing celebrates its own theme and centers around a signature exhibit.\u00a0 For example, in the transportation wing, you\u2019ll find a John Bull locomotive from 1831.\u00a0 In the Spark!Lab, the main attraction comes in the form of a Vassar telescope from 1865.\u00a0 You can also see the Greensboro lunch counter, the original Star Spangled Banner Flag, the Clara Barton Red Cross ambulance, and much more!<\/p>\n

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National Gallery of Art<\/h4>\n

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Most people think of fine art when they hear about the Smithsonian Institution.\u00a0 And, you can view more of it at the National Gallery of Art than anywhere else in Washington D.C.\u00a0 Simply put, if you have a favorite artist, chances are vastly in favor of you discovering one of his or her masterpieces on display.\u00a0 The list of artists shown could take up an entire blog post by itself.\u00a0 But, especially interesting pieces include the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the New World, Calder\u2019s largest mobile, and El Greco\u2019s Saint Martin and the Beggar<\/em>.\u00a0 The collection seems never-ending; so, you might want to consider breaking up your visit over two days.<\/p>\n

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Psst!\u00a0 Hey!\u00a0 We\u2019ve got a question for you:\u00a0 What\u2019s your favorite Washington D.C. museum?\u00a0 The Newseum<\/a>?\u00a0 The International Spy Museum<\/a>, perhaps?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments and we\u2019ll try to add it during our next update.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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