DC has enough museums and exhibits to keep you and your family busy visiting them for years. By now, you've probably seen the big exhibits- Destination Moon, the Impressionist Galleries, and Entertainment Nation.
But there are plenty of smaller, interesting exhibits that only the true DC pros know about or visit. Here are seven to…
One hundred and seven years ago, we entered WWI when Congress declared war on Germany.
The terrible effects of this war resulted in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It also gave us the DC War Memorial built by local Washington DC residents to honor local casualties.
Now, a new monument…
Dorothea Lange: Seeing People takes a black-and-white look at people in tough circumstances.
Viewing weathered faces, primarily from the United States, reveals the images of God in the diverse faces of humanity.
Many of her most famous works are government propaganda, revealed or concealed as the government saw fit for a time. Even her most…
Dorothy's ruby slippers were in poor shape when the Smithsonian acquired them in 1979. Because costume designers considered them a disposable film prop, they threw them into a storage room and forgotten about. The slippers remained in that same neglected condition for years as they sat on display in the American History Museum.
In 2016,…
Last week, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery opened a new exhibition- “1898: US Imperial Visions and Revisions”.
Entry into Guanica Bay by the Smithsonian
This exhibition explores the United States move from Republic to Empire through many people throughout the pivotal year of 1998.
From Feb 15th, 1898, with the explosion of the USS Maine in…
Poor Richard is a collection of 73 caricatures of President Nixon. Artist Philip Guston imagines and portrays his character through:
Posture
Speech
Features
Locations
Clothing
Guston's caricatures are distict
It's an excellent opportunity to study the art style in depth. As you walk through this exhibition, focus on these key caricature staples.
Bold lines
Simplify and…
Washington DC has a bevy of museums full of wonderful exhibits to visit. But sometimes it can be hard to escape the busier “tourist” sections.
That's why we've rounded up these five hidden gem exhibits for you to see next time you're in DC. Some are more challenging to find than others, but they're all…
If you're a Star Wars fan, it's a great time to visit the Smithsonian. They have a vast collection of artifacts, including Star Wars ones, most of which aren't on display. But right now, you can see three Star Wars items with your very own eyes.
C3-PO Costume
Actor Anthony Daniels wore this costume in…
Jackie Robinson was the cover photo of Time Magazine 75 years ago today.
Jackie Robinson on the cover of Time Magazine
His rookie appearance earlier on April 15, 1947 began the integration of Major League Baseball.
Player #42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers would end that year with the Rookie of the Year award. From today it…
September includes Homeschool Day at many museums.
But you can plan your own family visit with these top 5 free exhibits for your kids.
James McNeil Whistler's Peacock Room
•"The Peacock Room" at the Freer Gallery of Art. Recently reopened, this room is a stunning example of James McNeil Whistler's work.
•"America's Presidents" at the National…