Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 50) nAtionAl MuseuM oF AMericAn Jewish MilitAry history 1811 R St., NW · Washington, DC · (202) 265-6280 · nmajmh.org · Celebrating our 50th anniversary, the NMAJMH documents Jewish service in the American military from 1654 to present. Exhibits include Medal of Honor recipients and a tribute to the 1993 anti-Nazi protest march and boycott. Meeting rooms are available. Open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Sunday by appointment. Metro: Dupont Circle nAtionAl MuseuM oF criMe And PunishMent 575 7th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 393-1099 · crimemuseum.org · Explore the technology and science behind fighting and solving crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement, and venture into the dark side of the criminal mind through this intensely interactive experience. The museum includes a crime scene lab, the filming studios for America’s Most Wanted, and a retail store called “The Cop Shop.” Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown nAtionAl MuseuM oF the MArine corPs 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy. · Triangle, VA · (703) 784-6115 · usmcmuseum.org · Visit the new National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine. Worldclass, 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 Mom.-Fri. 9am-5pm (closed Christmas Day). Free. nAtionAl MuseuM oF woMen in the Arts 1250 New York Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 783-5000 · nmwa.org · Collection of more than 2,500 works by women artists from around the world. Including Cassatt, O’Keeffe, Kahlo and Nevelson. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission charge varies, tour package available. Metro: Metro Center nAtionAl shrine oF the iMMAculAte concePtion 400 Michigan Ave. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 5268300 · nationalshrine.com · Roman Catholic Shrine containing the largest collection of contemporary Christian art in the U.S. in over 60 chapels and oratories, reflecting the religious heritage of America’s many cultures. Regularly scheduled mass. Free tours. Book and gift shops. Metro: Brookland-CUA nAtionAl world wAr ii MeMoriAl 17th St. & Independence Ave. NW · Washington, DC · wwiimemorial.com · Located between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, this memorial honors the 16 million who served during WWII and those who supported the war effort from home. The memorial features two 43-foot arches, a 17-foot pillar for each state and territory from that period and a field of 4,000 gold stars honoring the more than 400,000 who died. A series of bronze sculpture panels depict Americans at war, at home and overseas. Open daily except Christmas. Free. Metro: Smithsonian newseuM 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 292-6322 · newseum.org · The greatest news stories. The people, the places, the times. You will experience them all at the Newseum, where five centuries of news history meets up-to-the-second technology in the world’s most interactive museum. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter old stone house 3051 M St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6851 · The oldest house in Washington, built in 1765 by a cabinet maker. Tours given by Park Rangers. Open Wed. - Sun. 10 am-4 pm. Open all year. Please call (202) 895-6070 for group tours of 10 or more. Closed all federal holidays. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU 50 See & Do http://www.phillipscollection.org http://www.nmajmh.org http://www.crimemuseum.org http://www.usmcmuseum.org http://www.nmwa.org http://www.nationalshrine.com http://www.wwiimemorial.com http://www.phillipscollection.org http://www.lincolncottage.org http://www.newseum.org http://www.lincolncottage.org
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