Washington DC enfolds some of the worlds most fabulous and remarkable museums, which is sure to give the visitors a memorable events in their life. Even though the District is a haven for one-of-a-kind museums, however there are 5 most notable and popular museums in Washington D.C.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum takes you to another world as they are houses of 125 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts houses state-of-the-art research facilities which lead you in exploring the ancient world. They houses dinosaur exhibits, the Family Hall of Mammals, the Sant Ocean Hall, the stunning cinematography exhibited in their IMAX films, the Insect Zoo, the live Coral Reef, and much more, which gives you an entirely different experience and the interest to know more about these species.

Newseum

Newseum is one of the most popular and most interactive museums which enfolds around 14 galleries and 15 theatres, two cutting edge broadcast studios and a 4-D time-travel experience, regales the origins and history of news from the 16th century till today. Some of the notable thing which should be seen are the historic Berlin Wall Gallery, the Pulitzer Prize Photo Gallery featuring a comprehensive collection of award winning photos since the 1940’s, Today’s Front Pages showcasing 80 newspaper front pages from all around the world that are updated daily, the 9/11 Gallery giving a glimpse of the challenges faced by the media in chronicling the tragic event, and The Interactive Newsroom which gives visitors a chance to play the role of a reporter or a photographer. Newseum is a place where you would feel a different experience after watching the worlds most fabulous events.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum are one of the most prominent museums in DC which showcases the beauty and unknown facts of air and space travel. They enfolds around 22 tasteful exhibit galleries displaying hundreds of artifacts which include the original Wright 1903 Flyer, the “Spirit of St. Louis,” and the Apollo 11 command module. However the remarkable planetarium and the IMAX films which grabs the attention of the people and tends to come back again to the museum.

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was initiated because of the unanimous decision by the US Congress to a memorial tribute for the millions of Jews who died in the hands if Germany during the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II. The museum showcases us the mist remarkable events and history of the Nazi rule of Germany from 1933 to 1945 in front of us. It will be a different experience and make us to think of the pain the soldiers have shed for the country. However the exhibition presented at the museum is not recommended for children under 12. There is a separate exhibit arranged to educate kids on Holocaust.

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

The home of George Washington along the shores of the Potomac River is the most scenic tourist attraction in the Washington, D.C. area. This is the place to visit to know more about the life of America’s First President. The museum and education center features 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that depict the story of Washington’s life. This grandeur of this historic mansion and estate should not be missed during your Washington, D.C. tour.
These extraordinary museums of the District add a new dimension to your travel, making it more meaningful. The perspicacity gained while journeying through these noteworthy menageries stays with you forever!