{"id":1034,"date":"2024-08-31T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2024-08-29T13:57:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T18:57:19","slug":"the-top-3-smithsonian-museums-to-visit-labor-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/31\/the-top-3-smithsonian-museums-to-visit-labor-day-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Smithsonian Museums to Visit This Labor Day Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bex4n1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Air and Space\" class=\"wp-image-891\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bex4n1-1.jpg 791w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bex4n1-1-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bex4n1-1-768x971.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bex4n1-1-370x468.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bex4n1-1-410x518.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/airandspace.si.edu\/\">Option #1: National Air and Space Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the world of air travel, from flying cars to space capsules. They just finished renovating the first half over a year ago, so now&#8217;s the perfect time to visit if you haven&#8217;t gone yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top things to see:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Wright Brothers airplane, the very first heavier-than-aircraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Apollo 11 command module in Destination Moon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Speed, a loud and colorful exhibit with all kinds of fast transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum does require you to reserve FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/airandspace.si.edu\/visit\/museum-dc\">tickets in advance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-884\" style=\"width:720px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20191025_112053-1-410x308.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/museums\/american-history-museum\">Option #2: American History Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In honor of the American worker&#8217;s Labor Day celebrates, visit the museum dedicated to our history. There&#8217;s a bit of something for everyone here, no matter what part of history you like best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top things to see:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The Star Spangled Banner- the very same one that flew over Fort McHenry in September 1814<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">First Ladies gowns showcasing the different women&#8217;s styles across history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">FOOD, an exhibit about the ways our food has changed since WWII<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-883\" style=\"width:782px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20200116_170835-1-410x308.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu\/\">Option #3: Natural History Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your kids are more into science than history, this is the perfect museum for them. It&#8217;s also a wonderful opportunity to reinforce the truth of the Bible versus the lies of men portrayed in many exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top things to see:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The Ocean Hall, full of colorful creatures from the deep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hall of Fossils filled with dinosaur skeletons bigger than your car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Hall of Gems and Minerals, a popular exhibit for people of all ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you take this chance to spend time with your family and learn something new at a museum this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For exact museum hours and other information, please visit their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in more DC museum recommendations and new exhibit news? 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