Collection represents the visual history of the services and people who have dedicated their efforts during the group's history. Features history, exhibits and collections, activities for youth, programs for teachers and a newsletter.

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 bibliography.

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.

Collection includes art and ethnographic and archeological holdings from Biblical through modern times. Features membership information and a message board.

Dedicated to furthering the understanding and appreciation of beads as personal ornaments that express human aesthetic impulses and embody deep symbolic significance. Features membership information, exhibits, publications and educational and outreach programs.

Non-profit cultural institution that is a repository for antique and contemporary garments that have been designed, made, and/or worn by people of color. Features events, membership information, student design competition and press releases.

Encourages children to explore by touching, climbing, tasting and using their imagination to learn about the world around them. Features exhibits, special programs, events, teacher's workshops, hours and membership information.

Museum and research library devoted to the local history of the city and its neighborhoods, operated by the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Although the museum exhibits are temporarily closed, the research library is open. Includes information on the museum, the history and activities of the society, a calendar of events, and an overview and searchable catalog of the library collections.

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 membership information.

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 opportunities and gift shop.

Exhibits designed to help children experience, appreciate, and become stewards of the natural environment. Features news, programs, educator resources, events, membership information and volunteer and internship opportunities.

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.

A Federal period historic house museum in Georgetown, dating from 1798. Includes calendar of events, museum information, and history and photos of the house.

Features the most comprehensive collection of 18th- and 19th-century Russian imperial art outside of Russia 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 collections. Features visitor information, museum shop, volunteer and employment opportunities, photographic tour and online exhibitions.

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.

National Academy of Sciences exhibits focus on scientific practice and its implications for society.

Features current exhibits, directions, membership information, and previous exhibitions.

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.

Slated to open in 2008, will offer child-centered, interactive learn-by-doing experiences. Includes news and events.

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, events, gallery shop and collection guides in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Past and current Society expeditions come to life through interactive programs and artifacts. Features exhibits, map and hours.

Future museum will give major emphasis to educating visitors about the essential role that law enforcement plays in a free society. Features development plans. Scheduled opening 2008.

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.

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.

Nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to revealing, presenting, and celebrating the rich and diverse history of women's contributions that have shaped American culture and society. Features volunteer information, membership information, news, events and a cyber museum.

Interactive museum of news with behind-the-scenes views of how and why news is made. Features online exhibits, events and educational resources. [Scheduled opening: late 2006]

Catholic museum and cultural center focusing on religious faith, art and scholarship. Information on the galleries, current exhibits, calendar of events and news.

Newsletter, frequently asked questions, stories about the collection, photographs of visitors, and how to make an appointment to view the collection in person.

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. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Features tour information, history, exhibitions, events and programs.

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 resources.

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.

Located at the Washington Navy Yard and featuring exhibits and activities related to U.S. naval history. Includes calendar, events and exhibits, mission, visitor information and links.

The museum of the American Architectural Foundation, dedicated to architecture and design. Features exhibitions, programs and membership information.

A museum of modern art. Provides museum history, collection overview with photos and descriptions, programs, events, and special exhibitions.

Historic house museum offers guided tours of the c.1818 mansion and changing exhibits in the gallery space. Features hours, location, history, education and preservation programs and exhibits.

Dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. Features calendar, exhibitions, educational programs and museum shop.

Collection of the Peter family reflects the continuous thread of family life and offers a rare insight into American cultural history. Features a virtual tour, membership information, volunteer and employment opportunities and a newsletter.

Information on the creation of a new facility for visitors at the U.S. Capitol. Includes design plans, artist renderings, and construction summaries.

America's national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history. Offers extensive exhibits, collections, library, and arts and educational programs.

Presidential museum and National Trust Historic site. Woodrow Wilson history, calendar of events and exhibitions, educational programs, tour preview, staff directory, directions and rental information.