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B nai B rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum
Collection includes art and ethnographic and archeological holdings from Biblical through modern times. Features membership information and a message board.
http://www.bnaibrith.org/prog_serv/museum.cfm

The Interior Museum Program
Collection contains North American Indian artifacts, most of which are handicrafts such as storyboards, dolls, and baskets that date from the 1940s to present time, as well as items made in the United States insular areas of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Features tour information, history, exhibitions, events and programs.
http://www.doi.gov/museum/

Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & Visitors Center
Exhibits focused on educating the public on the history of the agency and on the impact of drug addiction from past to present. Features exhibits, education resources and visitor information.
http://www.deamuseum.org/

The Capital Children s Museum
Kids are invited to send in their ideas about things they would like to see and do at a museum. Also includes a free newsletter.
http://www.ncm.museum/

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Information on the creation of a new facility for visitors at the U.S. Capitol. Includes design plans, artist renderings, and construction summaries.
http://www.aoc.gov/cvc/index.cfm

The Kreeger Museum
Works of Impressionists and American artists from the 1850s to the 1970s, and a collection of traditional pieces from west and central Africa. Features visitor s information, programs, membership information, volunteer opportunities and educational resources.
http://www.kreegermuseum.org/

Museum of Contemporary Art DC
Features current exhibits, directions, membership information, and previous exhibitions.
http://www.mocadc.org/

Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Catholic museum and cultural center focusing on religious faith, art and scholarship. Information on the galleries, current exhibits, calendar of events and news.
http://www.jp2cc.org/

Marian Koshland Science Museum
National Academy of Sciences exhibits focus on scientific practice and its implications for society.
http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/

Newseum
Interactive museum of news with behind-the-scenes views of how and why news is made. Hands-on exhibits trace five centuries of news gathering.
http://www.newseum.org/

The Corcoran Gallery of Art
Founded in 1869 by William Wilson Corcoran, The Corcoran is Washington, D.C. s largest non-Federal museum, and one of the first fine art museums in the nation.
http://www.corcoran.org/

Art Museum of the Americas - Organization of the American States
Serves as a repository for information on art from Latin America and the Caribbean. Includes virtual gallery, details of collection, services, hours and directions. Free admission. Located in Washington, DC.
http://www.museum.oas.org/

National Geographic Museum Explorers Hall
Past and current Society expeditions come to life through interactive programs and artifacts. Features exhibits, map and hours.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorer/

National Museum of Health and Medicine
Focuses primarily on the history and practice of American medicine, military medicine and current medical research issues. Features exhibits, news, events, FAQ and map. Located in Washington, DC.
http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/

American University Computing History Museum
Devoted to promoting an awareness of the history of computing and providing support to teachers.
http://www.computinghistorymuseum.org/

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Research affiliation: Research Library Group.
http://www.ushmm.org/

Textile Museum
The Washington, DC museum devoted to the handmade textile arts. Site features information on exhibitions, educational programs, textile learning center, and shop featuring gifts from around the world.
http://www.textilemuseum.org/

The U.S. Navy Museum
Located at the Washington Navy Yard, features exhibits and activities on the history of the U.S. Navy.
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/nhcorg8.htm

The Octagon Museum
Oldest museum in the United States dedicated to architecture and design. Collections include prints and drawings, decorative arts, architectural fragments and archaeology. Includes history of the building, memberships, docent corps and internships. Located in Washington, DC.
http://www.archfoundation.org/octagon/

The Squished Penny Museum
The virtual home of the squished penny museum in Washington, D.C.
http://www.squished.com/

Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
Showcases the furnishings and decorative arts of pre-industrial America with permanent and changing exhibitions in two galleries. Includes details of exhibits, hours and directions. Located in Washington, DC, United States.
http://www.dar.org/museum/

American Red Cross Museum
Collection represents the visual history of the services and people who have dedicated their efforts during the group s history. Features history, exhibits and collections, activities for youth, programs for teachers and a newsletter.
http://www.redcross.org/museum/

National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States. Located in Washington, DC.
http://www.nmajmh.org/

National Gallery of Art
In Washington,D.C. houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present.
http://www.nga.gov

Phillips Collection
Located in Washington, DC. General information, special collections and exhibits, plus calendar of events.
http://www.phillipscollection.org/

National Museum of Women in the Arts
Only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods.
http://www.nmwa.org/

National Building Museum
Dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture and related disciplines. Features lectures, exhibitions, news, online exhibits [requires Flash], educational programs and resources, employment and internship opportunities and membership information.
http://www.nbm.org/

International Spy Museum
The story of spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history.
http://www.spymuseum.org/

Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Features a collection of 18th- and 19th-century Russian imperial art outside of Russia and one of the world s most important collections of 18th-century French decorative arts on a twenty-five acre estate with pleasure gardens and important azalea and orchid collections. Features visitor information, museum shop, volunteer and employment opportunities, photographic tour and online exhibitions.
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/