Web Directory

» American University Computing History Museum
   Promotes awareness of the history of computing, supports research in the historiography of computing, provides support to teachers and houses a collection of computer artifacts. Features a virtual tour, history, syllabus, lectures, student projects and bi
   http://www.computinghistorymuseum.org/

» Art Museum of the Americas
   Collection of 20th-century Latin American and Caribbean art, special Latin American art exhibits and related educational programs. Features exhibitions, a virtual gallery, educational resources, services and directions.
   http://www.museum.oas.org/

» B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum
   Collection includes art and ethnographic and archeological holdings from Biblical through modern times. Features membership information and a message board.
   http://www.bnaibrith.org/prog_serv/museum.cfm

» Bead Museum-Bead Society of Greater Washington
   Highlights of past exhibits at the Bead Museum (currently closed) and information on the Bead Society of Greater Washington, both dedicated to the appreciation of beads as a decorative art form.
   http://bsgw.org/

» Corcoran Gallery of Art
   Offers an extensive collection of American and European masterworks, ongoing exhibitions of contemporary art and classrooms and studios dedicated to encouraging the American genius. Features programs, calendar, special exhibitions, collections and members
   http://www.corcoran.org/

» Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
   Showcases the furnishings and decorative arts of pre-industrial America with permanent and changing exhibitions in two galleries. Features news, events, visitor information, virtual exhibitions, recent acquisitions, educational programs, volunteer opportu
   http://www.dar.org/museum/

» Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & Visitors Center
   Exhibits focused on educating the public on the history of the agency and on the impact of drug addiction from past to present. Features exhibits, education resources and visitor information.
   http://www.deamuseum.org/

» Hillwood Museum and Gardens
   Features a comprehensive collection of 18th- and 19th-century Russian imperial art and one of the world's most important collections of 18th-century French decorative arts on a twenty-five acre estate with pleasure gardens and important azalea and orchid
   http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/

» International Spy Museum
   Exhibits focus on human intelligence and reveal the role spies have played in world events throughout history. Features visitor information, calendar, membership information, employment opportunities, directions and museum shop.
   http://www.spymuseum.org/

» Marian Koshland Science Museum
   National Academy of Sciences exhibits focus on scientific practice and its implications for society.
   http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/

» Museum of Contemporary Art DC
   Features current exhibits, directions, membership information, and previous exhibitions.
   http://www.mocadc.org/

» National Building Museum
   Dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture and related disciplines. Features lectures, exhibitions, news, online exhibits [requires Flash], educational programs and resources, employment and internship opportunities and membership information.
   http://www.nbm.org

» National Children's Museum
   Child-centered museum scheduled to open in 2008. Includes information on planning for the museum, events, and news updates.
   http://www.ncm.museum/

» National Gallery of Art
   Collection illustrates major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present. Features exhibitions, online tours, educational programs and resources, internship, fellowship and volunteer opportunities, programs, e
   http://www.nga.gov

» National Geographic Museum Explorers Hall
   Past and current Society expeditions come to life through interactive programs and artifacts. Features exhibits, map and hours.
   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorer/

» National Museum of American Jewish Military History
   Documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Site has information on the museum, its collections, and exhibitions.
   http://www.nmajmh.org/

» National Museum of Health and Medicine
   Collections focus primarily on the history and practice of American medicine, military medicine and current medical research issues. Features exhibits, news, events, FAQ and map.
   http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/

» National Women's History Museum
   A proposed museum dedicated to women's contributions to American culture and society. Includes online exhibits, information about the museum project and educational resources.
   http://www.nwhm.org/

» Newseum
   Details of the not yet open interactive museum of news, with behind-the-scenes views of how and why news is made. Features online exhibits, information about the museum, and front page images of more than 400 of today's newspapers in 38 countries.
   http://www.newseum.org/

» Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
   Catholic museum and cultural center focusing on religious faith, art and scholarship. Information on the galleries, current exhibits, calendar of events and news.
   http://www.jp2cc.org/

» Squished Penny Museum
   Newsletter, frequently asked questions, stories about the collection, photographs of visitors, and how to make an appointment to view the collection in person.
   http://www.squished.com/

» The Interior Museum Program
   Collection contains North American Indian artifacts, most of which are handicrafts such as storyboards, dolls, and baskets that date from the 1940s to present time, as well as items made in the United States insular areas of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.
   http://www.doi.gov/museum/

» The Kreeger Museum
   Works of Impressionists and American artists from the 1850s to the 1970s, and a collection of traditional pieces from west and central Africa. Features visitor's information, programs, membership information, volunteer opportunities and educational resour
   http://www.kreegermuseum.org/

» The National Museum of Women in the Arts
   Dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods. Features the collection, exhibitions, educational programs and tours, outreach programs and publications.
   http://www.nmwa.org/

» The Octagon Museum
   The museum of the American Architectural Foundation, dedicated to architecture and design. Features exhibitions, programs and membership information.
   http://www.archfoundation.org/octagon/

» The Phillips Collection
   A museum of modern art. Provides museum history, collection overview with photos and descriptions, programs, events, and special exhibitions.
   http://www.phillipscollection.org/

» The Textile Museum
   Dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. Features calendar, exhibitions, educational programs and museum shop.
   http://textilemuseum.org/

» United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
   America's national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history. Offers extensive exhibits, collections, library, and arts and educational programs.
   http://www.ushmm.org/