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1. National Building Museum
- The majestic architectural museum contains exhibits to please adults and children alike.
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- Nile Expert Tip: As to be expected, the building is a site worth seeing.
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2. National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall
- Explore the world at this iconic organization's headquarters.
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3. National Aquarium
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4. National Portrait Gallery
- In praise of famous Americans
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6. Folger Shakespeare Library
- Library, museum and theater given as a gift by the Folger family and commemorating the great playwright.
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7. National Air and Space Museum at Dulles (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center)
- The majestic recent addition to the Air and Space Museum, located in Dulles, VA.
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8. International Spy Museum
- In Penn Quarter, a compelling look at the history of espionage.
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9. National Postal Museum
- Through rain, snow and history
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10. Newseum
- This innovative museum shines a spotlight on newsmaking.
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- Whether you're an art lover, history buff, culture vulture or just plain curious, the museums of Washington DC are not to be missed. The brightest and best artifacts are waiting to reveal Washington DC's soul. See what all the fuss is about, and learn a thing or two along the way. Travel never felt so enlightening.
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