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DO IT DOWNTOWN during Holidays at Downtown's 5 Live Theatres, 5 Cool Museums, 20 Galleries, 100 Shops, 50 Restaurants & 1 Brewery! #ilm
brucebrownnc (Bruce Brown) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:39:46 -0000
DO IT DOWNTOWN during Holidays at Downtown's 5 Live Theatres, 5 Cool Museums, 20 Galleries, 100 Shops, 50 Restaurants & 1 Brewery! #ilm
'Sailing museums' dock here. http://r2u.at/e5Hts2
yoloneci64827 (Pensacola, FL) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:36:42 -0000
'Sailing museums' dock here. http://r2u.at/e5Hts2
@spaceghostc2c I myself need 2 explore my own city more b/c I find living here I didn't go to many museums except as a child...
iamkimmies (Kimberly Lawrence) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:30:16 -0000
@spaceghostc2c I myself need 2 explore my own city more b/c I find living here I didn't go to many museums except as a child...
Museums attendances rising as economy tumbles. http://bit.ly/7ETFvB
MARITIMEMUSEUMS (Maritime Museums) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:25:36 -0000
Museums attendances rising as economy tumbles. http://bit.ly/7ETFvB
RT @pierrejacques Top 10 Museums in Europe http://post.ly/UrV
pierrejacques (Pierre) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:22:10 -0000
RT @pierrejacques Top 10 Museums in Europe http://post.ly/UrV
@spaceghostc2c what are you into? that will be better to help me reccommend something. Museums, shows, famous landmarks?
iamkimmies (Kimberly Lawrence) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:02:43 -0000
@spaceghostc2c what are you into? that will be better to help me reccommend something. Museums, shows, famous landmarks?

 

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404 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.

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.

American University Computing History Museum - Promotes awareness of the history of computing, supports research in the historiography of computing, provides support to teachers and houses a collection of computer artifacts. Features a virtual tour, history, syllabus, lectures, student projects and bibliography.
Meta Description: [ Teaching history of computing, History of programming languages, history of computers ]

Art Museum of the Americas - Collection of 20th-century Latin American and Caribbean art, special Latin American art exhibits and related educational programs. Features exhibitions, a virtual gallery, educational resources, services and directions.

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.

Bead Society of Greater Washington Bead Museum - Dedicated to furthering the understanding and appreciation of beads as personal ornaments that express human aesthetic impulses and embody deep symbolic significance. Features membership information, exhibits, publications and educational and outreach programs.
Meta Description: [ website for the Bead Society of Greater Washington and the Bead Museum, Washington D.C. , with information on bazaars, exhibitions, meetings and programs, etc., Home page of the Bead Society of Greater Washington and the Bead Museum of Washington DC ]

Black Fashion Museum - Non-profit cultural institution that is a repository for antique and contemporary garments that have been designed, made, and/or worn by people of color. Features events, membership information, student design competition and press releases.

City Museum of Washington, DC - Museum and research library devoted to the local history of the city and its neighborhoods, operated by the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Although the museum exhibits are temporarily closed, the research library is open. Includes information on the museum, the history and activities of the society, a calendar of events, and an overview and searchable catalog of the library collections.
Meta Description: [ The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and City Museum ]

Corcoran Gallery of Art - Offers an extensive collection of American and European masterworks, ongoing exhibitions of contemporary art and classrooms and studios dedicated to encouraging the American genius. Features programs, calendar, special exhibitions, collections and membership information.

Daughters of the American Revolution Museum - Showcases the furnishings and decorative arts of pre-industrial America with permanent and changing exhibitions in two galleries. Features news, events, visitor information, virtual exhibitions, recent acquisitions, educational programs, volunteer opportunities and gift shop.

Discovery Creek Children's Museum of Washington - Exhibits designed to help children experience, appreciate, and become stewards of the natural environment. Features news, programs, educator resources, events, membership information and volunteer and internship opportunities.

Dumbarton House - A Federal period historic house museum in Georgetown, dating from 1798. Includes calendar of events, museum information, and history and photos of the house.

Hillwood Museum and Gardens - Features the most comprehensive 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.
Meta Description: [ russian imperial french decorative arts, faberge, sevres, marjorie merriweather post, gardens, collectors, etstate museums ]

International Spy Museum - Exhibits focus on human intelligence and reveal the role spies have played in world events throughout history. Features visitor information, calendar, membership information, employment opportunities, directions and museum shop.

Marian Koshland Science Museum - National Academy of Sciences exhibits focus on scientific practice and its implications for society.
Meta Description: [ The Marian Koshland Science Museum reveals the science driving today's headlines and affecting our daily lives. ]

Museum of Contemporary Art DC - Features current exhibits, directions, membership information, and previous exhibitions.

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.
Meta Description: [ National Building Museum · 401 F Street NW · Washington, DC · 20001 · 202 272-2448 · http://www.nbm.org ]

National Children's Museum - Slated to open in 2008, will offer child-centered, interactive learn-by-doing experiences. Includes news and events.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the National Children's Museum! Slated to open in 2008, this new state-of-the-art museum in Washington, DC will serve as an icon to children in the DC region, across the country and around the world. ]

National Children's Museum - Child-centered museum scheduled to open in 2008. Includes information on planning for the museum, events, and news updates.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the National Children's Museum! Slated to open in 2008, this new state-of-the-art museum in Washington, DC will serve as an icon to children in the DC region, across the country and around the world. ]

National Gallery of Art - Collection illustrates major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present. Features exhibitions, online tours, educational programs and resources, internship, fellowship and volunteer opportunities, programs, events, gallery shop and collection guides in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Meta Description: [ The National Gallery of Art, Washington 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., The National Gallery of Art, Washington houses one of the finest collections in the world illust... ]

National Geographic Museum Explorers Hall - Past and current Society expeditions come to life through interactive programs and artifacts. Features exhibits, map and hours.
Meta Description: [ The National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall in Washington, D.C. ]

National Law Enforcement Museum - Future museum will give major emphasis to educating visitors about the essential role that law enforcement plays in a free society. Features development plans. Scheduled opening 2008.
Meta Description: [ National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington, D.C. with video tour ]

National Museum of American Jewish Military History - Documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Site has information on the museum, its collections, and exhibitions.
Meta Description: [ The National Museum of American Jewish Military History documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States and educates the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces, and ... ]

National Museum of Health and Medicine - Collections focus primarily on the history and practice of American medicine, military medicine and current medical research issues. Features exhibits, news, events, FAQ and map.
Meta Description: [ The national museum located in Washington D.C. with online exhibits and schedule of events. Learn the history of medicine and experience the extraodinary. ]

National Women's History Museum - Nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to revealing, presenting, and celebrating the rich and diverse history of women's contributions that have shaped American culture and society. Features volunteer information, membership information, news, events and a cyber museum.

Newseum - Interactive museum of news with behind-the-scenes views of how and why news is made. Features online exhibits, events and educational resources. [Scheduled opening: late 2006]
Meta Description: [ The Newseum is the world's only interactive museum of news. Our web site offers many online exhibits, including Today's Front Pages and the news quiz game, NewsMania. The Newseum has closed its Arlington, Va., facility while it prepares to relocate to a new, expanded Newseum in Washington, D.C. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington DC is dynamic interactive venue that promotes the message of faith, hope, and community. Discover the Cultural Center and Plan your ]

Squished Penny Museum - Newsletter, frequently asked questions, stories about the collection, photographs of visitors, and how to make an appointment to view the collection in person.

The Interior Museum - 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.

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.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts - Dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods. Features the collection, exhibitions, educational programs and tours, outreach programs and publications.

The Navy Museum - Located at the Washington Navy Yard and featuring exhibits and activities related to U.S. naval history. Includes calendar, events and exhibits, mission, visitor information and links.
Meta Description: [ The Navy Museum, located at the Washington Navy Yard, features exhibits and activities on the history of the U.S. Navy. ]

The Octagon Museum - The museum of the American Architectural Foundation, dedicated to architecture and design. Features exhibitions, programs and membership information.

The Phillips Collection - A museum of modern art. Provides museum history, collection overview with photos and descriptions, programs, events, and special exhibitions.

The Stephen Decatur House Museum - Historic house museum offers guided tours of the c.1818 mansion and changing exhibits in the gallery space. Features hours, location, history, education and preservation programs and exhibits.

The Textile Museum - Dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. Features calendar, exhibitions, educational programs and museum shop.

Tudor Place - Collection of the Peter family reflects the continuous thread of family life and offers a rare insight into American cultural history. Features a virtual tour, membership information, volunteer and employment opportunities and a newsletter.
Meta Description: [ This neoclassical house and historic gardens was the home of six generations of the Peter family and is now a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of Georgetown's Historic District ]

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.
Meta Description: [ The Capitol Visitor Center-new2 ]

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - America's national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history. Offers extensive exhibits, collections, library, and arts and educational programs.

Woodrow Wilson House - Presidential museum and National Trust Historic site. Woodrow Wilson history, calendar of events and exhibitions, educational programs, tour preview, staff directory, directions and rental information.
Meta Description: [ Woodrow Wilson House, last home of President Woodrow Wilson, is Washington D.C.'s only presidential museum. The 1915 Georgian Revival home is filled with the original furnishings and memorabilia or our 28th President of the United States. The visitor will be able to experience life in the 19... ]