Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 42) Smithsonian DC is home to the world’s largest museum complex, which includes more than a dozen renowned galleries, museums and the National Zoo—and they’re all free of charge. It’s no wonder that the Smithsonian enjoys a top spot on visitors’ “must see” lists. AnAcostiA coMMunity MuseuM 1901 Fort Pl. SE · Washington, DC · (202) 6331000 · anacostia.si.edu · Museum documents and interprets the impact of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on communities. Dynamic changing exhibitions and stimulating public programs are presented to engage all ages. Group tours by appointment for 15 or more persons; call (202) 6334870. Open daily 10am-5pm except Dec. 25. Free admission and parking. Metro: Anacostia Freer gAllery oF Art And Arthur M. sAcKler gAllery 12th St. & Jefferson Dr. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · asia.si.edu · Two outstanding collections of Asian art, plus works by 19th- and 20th-century American artists. The opulent Peacock Room is the only surviving example of American expatriate James McNeill Whistler’s interior design. Open daily 10 am 5:30 pm, except Dec. 25; extended summer hours determined annually. Free admission. Group tours by appointment. Metro: Smithsonian hirshhorn MuseuM & sculPture gArden 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · hirshhorn.si.edu · Collection of modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining outdoor sculpture garden. Exhibitions explore the collection and the latest developments in contemporary art. Tours of the collection and special exhibitions given daily. Free admission.Open daily 10 am to 5:30 pm, except Dec. 25. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza nAtionAl Air And sPAce MuseuM 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-2340 · nasm.si.edu/spevents · The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall houses famous icons of flight: the original Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, the Apollo 11 command module and a touchable lunar rock. Interactive activities for kids. IMAX movies, planetarium shows, flight simulators (fee). Open 10am to 5:30pm except Dec. 25. Free admission. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza nAtionAl Air And sPAce MuseuM steVen F. udVArhAzy center 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. · Chantilly, VA · (202) 633-1000 · nasm.si.edu · The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport showcases historic aviation and space artifacts. Highlights include a Concorde, the B-29 Enola Gay, Space Shuttle Enterprise. Observation tower. IMAX movies, flight simulators (fee). Open 10am-5:30pm except Dec. 25. Museum admission free; parking available (fee). Metro: nAtionAl MuseuM oF AFricAn Art 950 Independence Ave. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · africa.si.edu · Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa. Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm, except December 25; Tours for groups and visitors with disabilities by appointment; call (202) 633-4646 (voice) or (202) 357-4814 (TTY) Monday-Friday. For more information visit the museum’s website at africa. si.edu. Metro: Smithsonian nAtionAl MuseuM oF AMericAn history 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · americanhistory.si.edu · The National Museum of American History showcases real national treasures, from the Star-Spangled Banner to the Ruby Slippers in a dramatically transformed space. Visitors will see exhibitions for Lincoln’s bicentennial, daily programs, hands-on activities and thousands of objects related to the American story. Check http://americanhistory.si.edu. Metro: Smithsonian nAtionAl MuseuM oF nAturAl history 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · mnh.si.edu · See the 45.5carat Hope Diamond, the new Sant Ocean Hall, dinosaurs, live butterfly pavilion, Mammals Hall and world’s largest African bush elephant. Johnson IMAX Theater shows films daily (fee). Visit the Atrium Cafe food court. Theater and group dining reservations: call toll-free (866) 868-7774. Hours 10am-5:30pm; summer hours change annually. Metro: Federal Triangle; Smithsonian nAtionAl MuseuM oF the AMericAn indiAn 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · americanindian.si.edu · Explore Native communities of the Western Hemisphere in exhibitions highlighting history and contemporary life! Thru Aug. 2009 and the museum’s largest exhibition to date, Fritz Scholder: Indian/Not Indian is the first major retrospective of the late Luiseño artist’s works of paintings and sculptures. Open daily 10am5:30pm except Dec. 25. Free. Metro: Federal Center SW;L’Enfant Plaza nAtionAl PortrAit gAllery 8th & F Sts. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · npg.si.edu · The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from the pre-colonial days through today. Through portraits and performances the Portrait Gallery tells the stories of poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives tell the American story. 11:30 am-7 pm every day except Dec. 25. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown nAtionAl PostAl MuseuM 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · postalmuseum.si.edu · Engaging collection of a mail truck, airmail plane, stagecoach and other postal vehicles along with rare stamps and letters. Plus, Owney the Postal Dog and the new exhibit Alphabetilately: An Alphabet of Philately. Open daily 10am-5:30pm except Dec. 25. Free admission. Group tours by appointment: (202) 633-5535 or (202) 633-9349 (TTY) Mon.-Fri. Metro: Union Station nAtionAl zoologicAl PArK 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · nationalzoo.si.edu · Enjoy thousands of exotic animals, educational animal demonstrations, the Asia Trail (where our giant pandas live!), and many other exhibits. Open daily except Dec. 25. Call for hours: 202-633-1000. Free admission. Weekend guided tours by appointment; call (202) 633-3025 or (202) 673-4823 (TTY). Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan 42 See & Do http://anacostia.si.edu http://www.nasm.si.edu http://americanindian.si.edu http://www.asia.si.edu http://africa.si.edu http://npg.si.edu http://africa.si.edu http://africa.si.edu http://hirshhorn.si.edu http://americanhistory.si.edu http://postalmuseum.si.edu http://americanhistory.si.edu http://www.nasm.si.edu/spevents http://nationalzoo.si.edu http://www.mnh.si.edu
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