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Experiences in Washington

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Washington Historical Society Museum
Washington, MO
The Washington Historical Society Museum preserves the history of Washington, Missouri, and has done so for over 65 years. Visitors can explore two floors of local history exhibits. The museum is family friendly and accessible.
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North Carolina Estuarium
Washington, NC
The North Carolina Estuarium is the world’s first Estuarium, serving as an environmental center in Washington, NC. It features over 200 exhibits that describe vital estuaries and coastal rivers. Visitors can explore aquariums with estuarine life, interactive displays, artworks, and artifacts from the Pamlico River. The center also offers Pamlico River boat tours and special programs on natural and cultural heritage.
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GWU Museum and Textile Museum
Washington, DC
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum is located on GW's campus in downtown Washington, D.C. This museum celebrates creative achievements from the capital city and around the world. Its galleries are open to the public, featuring The Textile Museum Collection, Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection, and Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection. The museum also supports research and learning, offering digital resources and appointment-based access to its collections and libraries.
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Museum of the Bible
Washington, DC
The Museum of the Bible is located in Washington, DC. Visitors can submit questions about the Bible to experts at the museum.
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Anderson House
Washington, DC
Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel. Designed by the Boston firm of Arthur Little Herbert Browne, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. The Andersons built their Washington home primarily for entertaining. From 1905 to 1937, they hosted diplomatic and inaugural receptions, formal dinners and luncheons, and concerts.
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Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum
Washington, GA
Year Erected: 1960 Marker Text: This museum shows the splendors of plantation life in Georgia before the War Between the States, displays relics, mementos and keepsakes of the era that tried men’s souls, and adds a fine collection of Indian relics for variety. Washington had many ties with the Confederacy.…
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Decatur House
Washington, DC
Decatur House, completed in 1819, has a rich history as a residence, a site of enslavement, and a museum. Located a block from the White House, this historic site hosts intimate gatherings and large celebrations in its alfresco, indoor, or tented environments. The White House Historical Association and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are dedicated to sharing its full cultural legacy.
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National Building Museum
Washington, DC
The National Building Museum in Washington, DC, explores architecture, engineering, construction, and design. Visitors can experience THE PLAYGROUND, an interactive installation in the historic Great Hall, and Building Stories, which delves into design through children's books. The museum also features Brick City, showcasing iconic global architecture recreated with LEGO bricks.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, DC
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is a museum in Washington, DC. It presents various exhibitions for visitors. One current exhibition, The Fantastical World of Justin Favela, transforms the Grand Salon of SAAM's Renwick Gallery with gold-fringed walls and piñata corncobs, highlighting maize in North American visual culture.
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National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC
The world's most popular natural history museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it.
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Diplomatic Reception Rooms Museum
Washington, DC
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms Museum houses an unparalleled collection of fine and decorative art. These objects, all gifts from American citizens, date from the nation’s founding and formative years. The collection reflects America's cultural heritage.
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Robert Toombs House Historic Site
Washington, GA
The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site preserves the home of Robert Toombs, a significant historical figure who served as U.S. Congressman, Senator, and Confederate military officer. Visitors tour the historic house and grounds while viewing exhibits about Toombs' turbulent career spanning state legislature, U.S. Congress, Confederate service, and contributions to post-Reconstruction Georgia. The site includes a museum, picnic area, and gift shop.
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ARTECHOUSE
Washington, DC
ARTECHOUSE is an immersive art and technology museum featuring works by visionary digital artists in eighteen interactive installations. The museum rotates exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge digital artworks and technology-driven experiences that invite visitors to experience contemporary art through interaction and direct engagement. Auxiliary installations extend exploration of authorship and perception through physical exchange.
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Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
Washington, DC
Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum was home to the National Woman's Party for over 90 years. It served as the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights, where Alice Paul and the NWP advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment. Visitors can learn about Alice Paul's work for women's equality and the National Woman's Party's legacy in the suffrage and equal rights movements. The house itself has a history dating back to the War of 1812.
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National Guard Memorial Museum
Washington, DC
The National Guard's rich history is filled with dynamic change and inspiring stories of honor, duty and sacrifice. Since 1636, the Guard has reflected the political and social dynamics of the day. The National Guard Memorial Museum comprises more than 5,600 square feet of artifacts, images and interactive exhibits telling the expansive story of the citizen-soldier
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National Children's Museum
Washington, DC
National Children's Museum in Washington DC engages young visitors through hands-on exhibits designed around play-based learning and exploration. The museum features interactive installations including a three-story climber, climate action challenges, data science experiences, and dedicated spaces for infants and toddlers to explore safely. Educational programs and rotating exhibits create opportunities for discovery across science, engineering, arts, and nature.
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Washington Historical Society
Washington, NH
The Washington New Hampshire Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving material related to the history of Washington and East Washington, NH. It manages several historic buildings, including a museum, a barn, and the District #5 Schoolhouse. Visitors can explore museum collections and learn about local, state, and national history, with the schoolhouse offering a glimpse into 19th-century rural education.
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America's Islamic Heritage Museum
Washington, DC
America’s Islamic Heritage Museum & Cultural Center explores the contributions and legacies of American Muslims. Visitors can journey through history from the 1500s to the 21st century. As a living museum, new exhibits are frequently added. The museum also hosts community events open to the public.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, DC
The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, is the world's first museum dedicated solely to championing women through the arts. Its collections feature over 5,500 works from the 16th century to today by more than 1,000 artists. Visitors can explore rotating special exhibitions, including current displays like Making Their Mark, Burnished, Shirley Gorelick, and Remix: The Collection.
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Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Washington, PA
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum offers a sensory experience with daily trolley rides. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and multidimensional programming that share stories and insights from the trolley era, including STEAM-themed opportunities. Founded in 1953, the museum preserves and restores a collection of 50 antique streetcars, many of which are operational for rides.
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The Phillips Collection
Washington, DC
The Phillips Collection is America's first museum of modern art. Visitors can engage with its content by watching lectures, artist talks, plays, and videos about its exhibitions and collection on its YouTube channel. The museum also features a shop where purchases support its programs.
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Thomas Dodge Homestead
Port Washington, NY
The Thomas Dodge Homestead is a museum in Port Washington, NY, established circa 1721. Visitors can tour this historic house, which overlooks the Mill Pond. The property features the last original three-seater out-house in Port Washington and a bee colony. Seven generations of the Dodge family lived and worked on these lands, which originally extended from the Mill Pond to Hempstead Harbor.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Washington Historical Society Museum

North Carolina Estuarium

GWU Museum and Textile Museum

Museum of the Bible

Anderson House

Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum

Decatur House

National Building Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

National Museum of Natural History

Diplomatic Reception Rooms Museum

Robert Toombs House Historic Site

ARTECHOUSE

Sewall-Belmont House and Museum

National Guard Memorial Museum

National Children's Museum

Washington Historical Society

America's Islamic Heritage Museum

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

The Phillips Collection

Thomas Dodge Homestead