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Exploring the U.S. Constitution in Washington DC with Your Family

Holidays, MuseumsSeptember 21, 2024112Views 0Likes 0Comments

On September 17th, 1787, the Constitutional Congress delegates signed the U.S. Constitution into effect. To explore this important document more, here are a few places to visit in Washington DC with your family. 1. View the National Archives. Walk through the Rotund and see the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.…

See the Birth of Impressionism at NGA’s New Exhibition

ExhibitSeptember 7, 2024391Views 0Likes 0Comments

See Monet's “Impression, Sunrise” in this once-in-a-lifetime Impressionist exhibition. This exhibition, opening Sunday, shows the moment of birth of the Impressionist movement. Highlighting it is Claude Monet's painting, which has never visited the United States before. “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement” reunites paintings from the first Société Anonyme show 150 years ago. The Société, created…

The Top 3 Smithsonian Museums to Visit This Labor Day Weekend

MuseumsAugust 31, 2024176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pick one of these museums and pack the kids in the car for a fun Labor Day weekend trip. All three museums offer a unique, fun experience for the whole family. Option #1: National Air and Space Museum Explore the world of air travel, from flying cars to space capsules. They just finished renovating the…

Mount Vernon’s Head Gardener is Retiring

MuseumsAugust 24, 2024153Views 0Likes 0Comments

He's gardened at Mount Vernon longer than George Washington ever did. Washington lived here for 45 years. Dean Norton, the current head gardener, has worked at the estate for 55 years. And now, Mount Vernon's longest-serving garden is retiring. This renowned gardener and garden historian has helped care for the estate since 1969. His career…

Imago Dei: Gordon Parks at NGA

ExhibitJuly 27, 2024199Views 0Likes 0Comments

This newly opened exhibition at the National Gallery of Art reveals the image of God reflected in the faces of men. Gordon Parks combined documentary photography and studio portrait styles to create a unique blend of authenticity and story. He showed all his subjects the same, whether they were a legendary boxer or simple suburban…

How to Visit the Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion for Free

ExhibitJune 22, 2024290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Millions of dead insects and animals fill the Natural History Museum. But on the second floor, you can enter the Butterfly Pavilion, filled with lively, colorful butterflies that land on everything inside, including you. Because this is an added experience, it costs. For families, tickets that cost $8 for adults and $7 for children ages…

3 Places to Find Flags at the American History Museum

MuseumsJune 14, 2024224Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today is Flag Day, the day we celebrate and remember the stars and stripes being adopted as our nation's flag. Since then, it's become a symbol of patriotism and freedom worldwide. In honor of Flag Day, here are three places you can see flags on display at the American History Museum. 1) Flag Hall The…

George Washington’s Cherries: An Incredible Find at Mount Vernon

MuseumsApril 27, 2024288Views 0Likes 0Comments

George Washington has been gone for 225 years. But, like with many historical figures and sites, things are still waiting to be discovered. Last year, we were in the basement of the Mount Vernon mansion for a tour. Little did we know there was a surprise waiting just beneath the bricks we walked on. This…

Aston Martins, BMWs, and Jaguars On Display in Bond In Motion

ExhibitApril 20, 2024299Views 0Likes 0Comments

James Bond is a spy known for three things- women, vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred), and cool cars. These cars feature in many of the most iconic action sequences throughout the franchise. Bond speeds through streets, deserts, and cliffsides, using their machine guns or ejector seats to defeat the baddies. They're epic, and for the…

Wilbur Wright and… Washington DC?

MuseumsApril 13, 2024315Views 0Likes 0Comments

When you think of Wilbur Wright, you probably think of Dayton, OH, or Kitty Hawk, NC. But here are three surprising connections between Wilbur, the Smithsonian, and Washington DC. 1) Wilbur wrote a letter to the Smithsonian on May 30th, 1899. The Smithsonian was still a young institution, barely over fifty years old. Yet it…