National Guard Memorial Museum is a dedication to National Guard of the United States. Spread across 5600 square feet (520.25 square meters), the museum showcases 6 different galleries with separate individual themes listed as Militia Era, National Guard Comes of Age, Citizen Soldier in Second World War, Cold War Era, National Guard in the Modern Era and Closing Sequence. The collections shed light over 375 years of National Guard history since 1636.
A colorful and historic structure is bound to catch your eye at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and H street Southwest. This is Culture House DC. It's a space for art and culture that calls a former Baptist Church its home. Dating back to the late 19th Century, the building exudes history, while vibrant graffiti paints a contemporary mood to the structure. Culture House DC's façade is in sync with the theme of the events, collaborations, and exhibitions that are hosted here. It's a place for thought-provoking art, interactions with likeminded people, and it also makes for a fantastic venue for private events. The structure is divided into a courtyard, a lounge, and an event space that can be used for eclectic performances.
Fort Foote was built in 1863 and played a significant role in safeguarding the forts that surrounded Washington DC. The area of the fort was later used by students as a practice area and as a gas service station area during the World Wars. Today, the park is covered by forests and is home to some of the remnants of the fort, earthwork and two of the huge guns that protected it. The National Park Service has also made the provision of paths near the ruins which makes it easier for you to take a closer look at it.
Established in 1910, the National Museum of Natural History aims to inform people about the natural history of the earth through its exhibits. Nestled within this museum is the famous Hope Diamond, which has gained notoriety for supposedly carrying a curse. Apart from that, some of the museum's popular galleries include The Discovery Room, Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Dinosaurs/Hall of Paleobiology, Insect Zoo, Teleology: Hall of Bones, Ocean Hall, Hall of Human Origins, and many more.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery's focus is the collection of early Chinese jades and bronzes donated by Arthur M. Sackler—a wealthy medical researcher and publisher. However, the museum houses a variety of Asian art dating as far back as 3000 BC. Displays of special note include Persian manuscripts, Indian paintings and Japanese prints. Works from China, Southeast Asia, Korea and Tibet are also featured. Concerts and art performances augment the visitor's tour. There is also a hands-on kids program called ImaginAsia with crafts, storytelling and more.
As the name suggests, National Museum of Women in the Arts celebrates the creations and achievements of women artists. Since the 1960s, the founder of the museum, Wilhelmina Holladay, collected notable art pieces created by women artists to add to the long list of the museum's exhibits. The museum’s collection boasts of more than thousands of pieces, including one of the earliest works, which is Lavinia Fontana’s Portrait of a Noblewoman, dating back to the 16th Century. By visiting this one-of-a-kind museum, not only does one support and promote the works of women artists, but also enjoys a leisurely day in the midst of creative geniuses.