Koshland Science Museum

As the Smithsonian Institution's museum of African American history and culture, the Museum explores American history, society, and creative expression from an African American perspective. The museum encourages the collection, protection, and preservation of materials that reflect the history and traditions of families, organizations, individuals, and communities.

The Phillips Collection, opened in 1921, is America’s first museum of modern art. Featuring a renowned permanent collection of nearly 2,500 works by American and European impressionist and modern artists, the Phillips is internationally recognized for both its incomparable art and its intimate atmosphere.

Explore interactive exhibits celebrating Catholic heritage and culture with hands-on activities for all ages—from sensory play stations for toddlers to puzzle hunts and digital art creation for older kids. This welcoming space offers a meaningful way for families to learn and create together.

Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning.

Explore the rich heritage of Washington's Jewish community at this museum housed in an 1876 historic synagogue. Through engaging exhibits, archival collections, and educational programs, you'll uncover compelling stories that shaped the nation's capital.

The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy and The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum.

Experience cutting-edge contemporary art in a dynamic, unconventional space where sculptures, installations, and multimedia works challenge traditional museum formats. Free admission for visitors under 18.

Explore one of the world's finest collections of modern and contemporary art housed in Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral building. The Guggenheim showcases masterworks from Impressionism to today alongside rotating exhibitions that celebrate artistic innovation.

Step aboard a legendary aircraft carrier to explore decades of aviation, naval, and space history through interactive exhibits, vintage aircraft, and a real submarine. This Manhattan waterfront museum brings military heritage to life for curious minds of all ages.

Explore the fascinating industrial heritage of the Hudson Valley's natural cement era at this educational nonprofit housed within the nationally registered Snyder Estate. Learn how Rosendale's historic cement region shaped American industry and engineering.

Honor the legacy of the Navy's legendary builders at this memorial park dedicated to the Seabees' remarkable history and contributions. Explore exhibits and tributes celebrating the "Original Home of the Seabees" right here in Rhode Island.

Explore one of America's oldest lighthouses perched on Jamestown's scenic southern tip, where panoramic bay views meet fascinating maritime history and artifacts spanning centuries of New England coastal heritage.

Dating back several centuries, Smith's Castle remains today a Rhode Island and American treasure.

Step inside an architectural masterpiece: the Griswold House, a stunning 1862 mansion designed by renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt. Explore beautifully restored galleries, enjoy interactive art classes, and wander through the sculpture garden—the perfect summer destination for art lovers of all ages.

Coggeshall Farm Museum is a living history farm set on 48 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island. The museum depicts Bristol's agrarian life in the year 1799 through live interpretation, historic structures, and heirloom plants and animals.

Step into 250 years of American history at New Jersey's most iconic colonial landmark. Explore authentic artifacts, join guided tours, and experience what life was like during the Revolutionary War era.

The New Jersey Naval Museum is located at 78 River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey. The entrance to the parking lot is next to the Heritage Restaurant. The museum is operated by The Submarine Memorial Association, a not-for-profit corporation.

Explore the science, history, and cultural impact of automobiles through interactive exhibits and engaging programs designed for all ages. Learn how cars shaped New Jersey and America while discovering the mechanics behind these iconic machines.

Founded in 1972, the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey is dedicated to the preservation of the Garden State's distinguished, two-century aviation and space heritage. <br> The museum offers visitors an opportunity to view historic air and space artifacts, photographs, fine art and an extensive model collection.

The Ocean County Historical Society Museum and Research Center was built in several stages, beginning in 1820. The final phase of construction was the Research Center, completed in 1990. The museum is dedicated to the mission of the Society founders: Telling The Stories of Ocean County.

Step into a celebration of African American achievement through strikingly realistic wax figures of trailblazing historical and contemporary figures. This one-of-a-kind museum brings powerful stories and inspiring legacies to life in an immersive, engaging way.

The Mission, Purpose and Objectives of the Museum are: to focus on the heritage of Blacks from their origin in Africa through the Trans-Atlantic passage, participation with the Underground Railroad, the struggle for civil rights, and their accomplishments across the African Diaspora.

America's most important, historic and comprehensive collection lives to tell the story of railroading every day. Forty acres of heritage and a world class collection await your discovery!

Find your smile at the National Museum of Dentistry! Smile-inspiring exhibitions and innovative programs make a national impact to educate the public about the importance of good oral health to a healthy life.

Explore three centuries of Jewish American life across our historic campus, featuring two beautifully preserved synagogues and dynamic galleries that bring compelling stories to life. Plan a visit for exhibitions, family programs, and behind-the-scenes experiences that celebrate the vitality of Jewish culture and heritage.

The Baltimore Tattoo Museum hopes that what you see at the museum will inspire you to come check out the history of electric tattooing, and if you dare, get a tattoo yourself!

Mission: To be the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. The museum seeks to realize its mission by collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future.

Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is dedicated to presenting the story of popular culture since the nation’s earliest days in an entertaining and educational fashion so that our guests have the unique opportunity to walk through a timeline that parallels and is entwined with history as a whole.

Explore over 12,000 artworks spanning American masters, Pre-Raphaelite treasures, and celebrated illustrators across 80,000 square feet of galleries. Wander the region's first sculpture park and experience 110+ years of Delaware's cultural evolution.

Explore Delaware's rich past at this vibrant downtown hub featuring interactive exhibits, historic buildings, and an extensive research library. Located in the heart of Wilmington near the riverfront and train station, it's the perfect stop for history lovers of all ages.

Explore the fascinating world of rotary-wing aviation at this unique museum dedicated entirely to helicopters. See restored historic aircraft, learn about helicopter innovation, and experience the thrilling history that shaped vertical flight.

Explore the fascinating story of Lake Erie's naval heritage aboard the reconstructed U.S. Brig Niagara, a pivotal warship from the War of 1812 now permanently docked at this engaging museum. Interactive exhibits and hands-on displays bring Pennsylvania's maritime past to life.

"Resources for Science Learning" are activities and ideas for inspiring scientific curiosity at home, in school, or wherever you are. Find out about the Center for Innovation in Science Learning and its program offerings for learners and for educators.

Wander through an elegant Victorian mansion filled with rare books, vintage manuscripts, and fine art collected by two passionate brothers. Explore literary treasures and decorative masterpieces that showcase American culture and the art of collecting itself.

The mission of the ToonSeum is to celebrate the art of cartooning. Our goal is to promote a deeper appreciation of the cartoonists and their work through hands-on workshops, community outreach, cartoon-oriented educational programming, and exhibitions of original cartoon art.

Explore millions of specimens spanning dinosaurs, ancient cultures, and the natural world at Yale's renowned museum. Interactive exhibits and stunning displays make it perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Dive into the history of America's "Silent Service" at this one-of-a-kind Navy museum on the Thames River. Explore thousands of submarine artifacts, documents, and photos spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern times.

Dive into America's military heritage through three galleries packed with restored vehicles, weapons, and home front artifacts that tell the stories of every armed service. The crown jewel is a 42-ton Pershing tank that saw action crossing the Rhine in 1945.

Step into one of America's most pivotal moments at this museum dedicated to John Brown's legendary 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry. Through powerful artifacts and exhibits, explore how one night of bold action ignited a nation and accelerated the path to the Civil War.

The mission of the National Firearms Museum is to develop and manage educational programs that promote appreciation, understanding, and participation in gun collecting, and the preservation of the heritage of firearms through collection, conservation, exhibition and research as part of a nationally recognized museum in America.

The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitors Center is to educate the American public on the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States through engaging and state-of-the-art exhibits, displays, interactive stations and educational outreach programs.

Step into Virginia's natural history and uncover fossils, minerals, and wildlife that tell the story of our state and beyond. Hands-on exhibits and expert-led programs bring science to life for visitors of all ages.

Step aboard and explore Norfolk & Western's most iconic locomotives, including the legendary Class A 1218 and Class J 611, alongside vintage automobiles, working rail equipment, and interactive exhibits that bring transportation history to life.

Explore two of maritime history's most fascinating disasters through rare artifacts, detailed models, and survivor accounts. From the iconic Titanic to the Italian liner Andrea Doria, this museum brings these tragic voyages vividly to life.

Step into the storied past of the Kennebunks at this charming museum, where carefully preserved artifacts and exhibits bring to life the maritime heritage and community history of this beloved coastal town. Explore the legacy of local merchants, shipbuilders, and families who shaped the region into the vibrant destination it is today.