5 Museums You Must Visit in Washington DC

Washington DC is not only the home of politics in the USA, it is also the home to numerous museums with exhibits you will not be able to find anywhere else in the world. With too many museums to choose from, we want to recommend a few that are must see museums if you are visiting Washington DC.

1. The American History Museum.

The American History Museum is one that helps you relive some of your favorite moments from American history. Not only can you find memorabilia from your favorite tv shows and music stars, but you can also find exhibits on medicine, American artifacts and even a collection of Apple computers.

2. The Holocaust Museum.

The Holocaust Museum will take you throughout one of the most gruesome and memorable events of the 1900’s. You’ll get to see artifacts from the Holocaust as well as video and pictures of what life was like for the people who had lived and died during this time. The Holocaust Museum is a great museum for learning about this period of time, and it is one that definitely has an impact on you so make sure you are prepared for it mentally.

3. The Natural History Museum.

The Natural History Museum is one of my favorites. They feature everything from dinosaurs to the hall of gems. You can find everything from precious stones like the Hope Diamond to an amazing collection of plant life. The Natural History Museum is educational and fun for your entire family.

4. The American Spy Museum.

Have you ever wanted to be like James Bond? You may never get the chance in real life, but at the Spy Museum you can find one of his original cars. When you walk in you get to pick a name and a story and then watch a movie about how spies are currently working around the world and different ways they use to communicate. This is one of the more fun and interactive museums and a great one to take your family to.

5. The Air and Space Museum.

The Air and Space Museum is a great place to discover the universe. You can find everything from information about the planets to the Wright Brothers and even see their airplane. The Air and Space Museum features everything from missiles to what astronauts wore when in flight and features numerous movies about air and space.

Washington DC is home to many incredible museums. You could easily spend a week here and not get to see them all. It is important to pick which ones you want to see the most and then also plan out what exhibits are most important to you.