Tourist attractions, parks, zoos, museums, and trails in the District of Columbia are held in this category.
Recommended Resources
Cultural activism agency which promotes the importance of arts in American society has compiled a national arts policy database which helps searchers to find information that affects art in the United States.
http://www.americansforthearts.org/
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is the only museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing historic and contemporary design. The website provides information of the museum's exhibition and collections as well as the museum hours.
http://www.cooperhewitt.org
Official opera site offers details about upcoming performances, buying tickets, buying merchandise, and news.
http://www.dc-opera.org/
This site, belonging to a Washington DC art museum, contains directions, hours and days of operation, and exhibits. It also contains details about membership.
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Provides access to a searchable collection of over 4,000 records of objects in the museum; a rotating display of individual artworks; an interactive component where users can create sculptures using a palette of shapes, colors, and effects; and an historical cinematic slide show of the Hirshhorn, the Smithsonian's museum of modern and contemporary art.
http://hirshhorn.si.edu/
The Independent Sector is an organization that represents the interests of corporate giving programs, foundations and charities. You can find information about the organization's annual conference here. The site also has information on how to make sure charitable donations make proper ethical standards.
http://www.independentsector.org
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural institution based in Washington D.C. The Center also offers ballet, opera and dance performances. The Center also provides educational services to schools, fellowships, internships and capacity building.
http://www.kennedy-center.org
The National Park Service site about this tourist attraction includes directions, maps, and bicycling information, hours and days of operations, and details about fees and reservations.
http://www.nps.gov/linc/
The website of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History is an American organization dedicated to educating the public about the natural world. The sites "Explore A Topic" section offers concise and engaging explanations of various aspects of natural history including evolution.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/
The National Building Museum is an architectural museum based in Washington DC. The website has information on the museum's collections as well as details on the lectures it provides to the public. The website also has multimedia content, including videos, to make learning more about buildings easy.
http://www.nbm.org/
The National Children's Museum (NCM) is an American museum based in Washington D.C. Dedicated to life and culture of America's culture. The museum also encourages input from children and others on what they want to see in the museum. You can also donate money to the museum through the website.
http://www.ncm.museum/
The National Gallery of Art is a major cultural institution based in Washington D.C. The website also provides online tours where you can explore the gallery from a distance. You can also view videos and podcasts where you can learn about a variety of art subjects including Afghan art.
http://www.nga.gov
National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian, is a major cultural institution in Washington D.C. that educates the public about America's past. You can learn about the museum's current renovation program here. The Sounds of America website provides access to interesting sound recordings from the American past.
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu
Washington DC-based swing orchestra, with information about reviews, galas, weddings, CDs, songs and more.
http://www.newcolumbiaswing.com/
The Newseum is an interactive institution dedicated to news and the news media. You can find information on the museum's exhibitions and theaters here. The website also has a fun and games section which shows that you can combine learning and education at the same time.
http://www.newseum.org/
The Patriot Center at George Mason University hosts a variety of sporting events including basketball. You can order tickets to events at the Patriot Center through this website. You can also view seating maps of the Center to help you get the best ticket.
http://www.patriotcenter.com
Concert hall located in Washington DC that specialized in piano jazz provides information about events, educational opportunities, concerts, and purchasing tickets.
http://www.pianojazz.com/
An educational network of museums based in Washington DC. The website has an online encyclopedia that covers many interesting topics including art, history, culture, science and technology. You can find information on the museum's exhibits here as well.
http://www.si.edu/
Jazz portal for the Smithsonian Institution offers information about its jazz exhibits, events, and concerts, as well as Jazz education and classes.
http://www.smithsonianjazz.org/
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Center is located in Washington, DC (USA). The museum has the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. Scope spans the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, planetary science, geology and geophysics.
http://airandspace.si.edu/
The oldest U.S. federal cultural institution presents its catalogue, which includes over 110 million items and covers an extensive resources on a variety of topics.
http://www.loc.gov/
Museum showcases creative achievements in the textile arts offers educational programs, details of previous exhibitions as well as upcoming exhibits, and an online shop.
http://textilemuseum.org/
The official site provides maps, directions, and a history of the memorial. Additionally, it offers contact details and climate information for all seasons.
http://www.nps.gov/thje/
The official site of the federal gardens offers a trip planner, news about upcoming exhibits, lectures, and information about what flowers are in bloom at this time.
http://www.usbg.gov/
