2008 Official GLBT Travelers Guide - Pride in DC - (Page 38) naTiOnal BuilDinG MuseuM private non-profit institution that examines and interprets American achievements in architecture, design, engineering, planning, and construction. The museum presents exhibitions, lectures and educational programs, publishes books and a quarterly journal. Free admission. 401 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 272-2448 · nbm.org · A suPreMe COunCil, 33 sCOTTish riTe Of freeMasOnry WOODrOW WilsOn hOuse MuseuM headquarters of America’s largest fraternal organization, includes museums and a library (open to the public). Free tours, 8 am - 3:30 pm weekdays, 8 am - 3 pm on the first Saturday of the month. 1733 16th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 232-3579 · (800) SRMASON · srmason-sj.org · The building, 2340 S St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 387-4062 · woodrowwilsonhouse.org · Metro: Judiciary Square. Metro: Dupont Circle. Washington, DC’s only presidential museum. The former home of President Woodrow Wilson. Features original furnishings, presidential memorabilia and changing special exhibits. Open Tues. - Sun. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: Adults $7.50, students $3. Metro: Dupont Circle. naTiOnal GeOGraPhiC sOCieTy - MuseuM aT exPlOrers hall The TexTile MuseuM 2320 S St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 667-0441 · textilemuseum.org · The Textile Museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary textiles and a Textile Learning Center that explores textile techniques, makers and their cultures. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am -5 pm; Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm. Suggested donation $5. Metro: Dupont Circle. 1145 17th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 857-7588 · nationalgeographic. com · Offers free educational and visually stimulating changing exhibits on a broad variety of topics. Browse the NGS Store. Purchase Lecture tickets. Open daily Mon. - Sat. and holidays 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Dec 25th. Metro: Farragut North. parkS & GardenS C & O Canal naTiOnal hisTOriC Park 1850 Dual Hgwy. Ste. 100 · Hagerstown, MD · (301) 739-4200 · nps.gov/choh · The Chesapeake & naTiOnal liBrary Of MeDiCine / naTiOnal insTiTuTes Of healTh (nih) and future of medicine at the world’s largest medical library. High-tech wonders like virtual cadavers exist side by side with a rich historical collection dating to the 11th century. Free. Open Mon.-Sat. 8600 Rockville Pke. Blg. 38A, Rm. 4S406 · Bethesda, MD · (301) 402-4277 · (888) 346-3656 · nlm.nih. gov · Peer into the past, present u.s. navy MuseuM Washington Navy Yard · 805 Kidder Breese St. SE · Washington, DC · (202) 433-4882 · history.navy.mil · Housed in the old Naval Gun Metro: Eastern Market; Navy Yard. Factory, the museum’s collection features the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution, the bathyscaphe Trieste, ship models, medals, uniforms, photographs and fine art. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm, weekends and holidays 10 am -5 pm. Free admission. Visitors must call in advance. Ohio Canal stretches 184.5 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Mule-drawn boat trips available (Apr.-Oct.). Wide towpaths open to bikers, joggers and hikers. The main entrance, visitor center and coach parking at Great Falls (MD). Visitor Center open Wed. - Sun. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Glen eChO Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd. · Glen Echo, MD (301) 634-2222 · glenechopark.org · Founded in 1891, Glen Echo Park offers year-round activities in dance, theater and the arts for residents of the Washington metropolitan area and visitors from around the country. For information, call or visit the website. Metro: Friendship Heights. Metro: Medical Center. naTiOnal MuseuM Of The Marine COrPs uniTeD sTaTes hOlOCausT MeMOrial MuseuM 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy. · Triangle, VA · (703) 784-6115 · usmcmuseum. org · World-class,interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology will surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. Open Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm (closed Christmas Day). Free. The neWseuM 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 488-0400 · ushmm.org · Tells the story of 555 Pennsylvania Ave. · Washington, DC · 888-NEWSEUM · newseum. org · New Location at 6th St. & Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter. See & Do Pennsylvania Ave. Open Now Metro: Smithsonian. the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photos, and oral histories. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm. Timed passes required to view the permanent exhibition. Passes are not required for entering the museum, Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story or special exhibitions. Free-passes are given out daily on a first-come, firstserve basis. Advance passes may be purchased through tickets.com at (800) 400-9373. GreaT falls Park 9200 Old Dominion Dr. · Great Falls, VA(703) 285-2965 · Park open dawn to dusk. Visitor center open 10 am - 5 pm. Mon - Fri, 10 am - 6 pm weekends and winter hours 10 am - 4 pm. Admission $5 for noncommercial vehicles. kenilWOrTh aquaTiC GarDens Anacostia Ave. & Douglas St. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6905 · Thousands of water plants, Metro: Deanwood. waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May - early fall. Open daily 7 am - 4 pm. Free. 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