Unlock the magic of Washington DC

A powerful and fascinating institution, this collection of more than 3 million artefacts captures American history and culture.

Beyond gaining the right to vote, explore the advancements women have made in math, science, and art.

Housing a mix of spectacular permanent and temporary exhibits, the museum takes you deep into the history of space and time to explore our natural world.

Step into a history of time on earth, and see nearly 700 fossils from the T-Rex to the woolly mammoth.

Learn about the minerals, rocks, and gems that make up our natural world, while also seeing some of the world's largest gems - including the Hope Diamond.

The White House is one of the most easily recognizable buildings on earth, yet shrouded in mystery and power.

Congress, The Senate, The House, Capitol Hill - all words associated with the multi-faceted national bicameral legislature. Translation please? It makes the country's rules.

Let yourself be dwarfed by the imposing Lincoln, whose full text of the famous lasting words, "four score and seven years ago" Gettysburg address are inscribed throughout the memorial.

Referred to as The Unknown War and The Forgotten War, its memorial captures the harrowing tales of soldiers who fought to stave off tides of North Korean communism during the Cold War.

This magnificent memorial covers four acres and includes a statue of King by sculptor Lei Yixin.

Covering two acres, the Vietnam War Memorial pays homage to those who lost their lives in one of America's most controversial wars.

The symbol of the nation's capital dedicated to its namesake, the Washington Monument towers above the city.

Long and large rectangular pool located on the National Mall, at the feet of the Lincoln Memorial.

Originally known as Western Plaza, the landmark was renamed in honour of Martin Luther King Jr for its proximity to the Willard Hotel, where he wrote his "I Have A Dream" speech.

National memorial in DC, commemorating those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to contribute to the Allied effort to defeat Hitler and the Japanese in World War II.

The country’s largest military cemetery, serving as a final resting place for 400,000+.

The nation's memorial to Robert E. Lee, an American and Confederate soldier.

A monument dedicated to U.S. service members who have died without their remains being identified.

John F. Kennedy's Eternal Flame can be found at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial dedicated to the Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 crew.

One of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II, who received every combat medal bestowed by the US Army.

Discover a wide selection of famous artwork depicting historic American figures.

Rembrant Peale painted this oil on canvas painting of George Washington, which depicts the elder statesman in the last years of his life.

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin played a prominent role in shaping the nation's move to independence, and its subsequent foreign policy. His portraitby Joseph Siffred Duplessis hangs in the National Portrait Gallery.

Obama's portrait by Kehinde Wiley, displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, has caused a social media flurry about the artwork surrounding presidents. Don't miss the piece.

Given its proximity to the White House, the square is notable for innumerable scandals, most famously for Confederate spy “Rebel Rose.”

Described by President Truman as "Washington's second best address", the hotel boasts nearly a century's worth of glittery and clandestine history.

Located inside the Mayflower Hotel, EDGAR pays homage to its most famous patron - J Edgar Hoover - who dined daily at the hotel for over 20 years.

Once the Soviet Embassy, the Pullman House has been the Russian ambassador's embassy for several years and was one of the places Julius and Ethel Rosenberg met with their handler.

Civil War Admiral Farragut was famed for for seizing a key Confederate seaport and declared of the mines blocking his fleet’s advance: “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”

Within the Morrison House, The Study invites visitors to tuck into the books lining the walls while sipping a glass of bubbly or to pass an evening amongst friends over its signature cocktails.

The Federalist-style boutique hotel from Marriott’s Autograph Collection exudes the intimacy and old-warm charm of its neighborhood in Alexandria, VA.

With over 250 years of history, the church has served as the parish to notable founding fathers, and has found itself the subject of an early case before the Supreme Court.

The daughter of one of Virginia’s oldest families and wife to Virginian landed gentry, Sally Fairfax stole a young George Washington’s heart.

The tavern is renowned for its litany of connection to the Founding Fathers, including as the site where Jefferson held his inaugural ball. Attached is the Museum of this Historic Site.

Though they were lifelong political opponents, Jefferson and Adams wrote letters to one another over 50 years, and their correspondence sheds light on life in the young republic.

Originally a market square and the courts of the eighteenth century, the building standing today was erected in 1872 and remains at the center of life for Alexandrians.

Built by Scottish merchant founding trustee of Alexandria, Carlyle House has a storied history, including ties to the British efforts in the French-Indian War.

Explore the world's largest collection of space and aviation artifacts.

Aviation has always captured the mind of people, and this is your chance to see the Wright brothers' first successful heavier-than-air powered aircraft.

Transport your imagination to space on the L2 Lunar Module, which was designed and built alongside the craft which took Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's trip to the moon.

Let yourself be astounded by the 200 year old flag from the Battle of Baltimore, where Francis Scott Key penned "O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave."

FDR's Memorial not only captures America's longest serving president and his dog, Fala, but also immortalizes the faces of those standing in breadlines during the Depression, when Roosevelt ascended to office.

Opened the day after Prohibition ended, Martin's Tavern in has been a storied establishment, including where JFK proposed to Jackie Bouvier in his favorite booth.

The oldest Jesuit and Catholic University in the US, Georgetown University is a world-class university at the center of a historic neighborhood.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated for nearly a century, transporting coal to the residents of DC.

Named after former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, this building is now the Bureau's Headquarters.

The restaurant here was the site of secret meetings to solicit contributions for the Iran-Contra operation.

Home to the U.S. Constitution, signed by Alexander Hamilton as well as Hamilton’s Statement of My Property and Debts, with Remarks, drafted in 1804.

An extensive art museum, which features a number of artworks of Alexander Hamilton and his family.

See the world’s largest collection of Hamilton papers and artifacts, totaling 12,000 items including 1804 goodbye letter to his wife before the duel.

Painted at the end of the 20th century, Cassatt's oil paintings is one of the National Gallery's highlights.

This oil painting, completed in the mid seventeenth century, is one of the many famous portraits Dutch master, Vermeer, painted over his 42 years of life.

Though the most famous portrait of Van Gogh hangs in the Musee d'Orsay, this portrait by Van Gogh is as equal a masterpiece in its attention to detail.

Any true fan of impressionism will know the sheer delight of seeing one of Monet's garden masterpieces in real life.

Ginevra de' Benci is a portrait painting from Leonardo da Vinci around 1474-1476, found in the National Gallery of Art in DC.

The Multiverse by American artist Leo Villareal is a light sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, between the East and West Buildings

Opened at the close of World War I, the torpedo factory was in production for more than 20 years, before ending its mission after the second World War. Now, it serves as space for local artists to work and showcase their crafts.

The historic waterfront is lined with numerous restaurants, along with water taxis which can take you up and down the Potomac, and over to DC.

American landmark and home of the first president of the United States George Washington and his wife, Martha.

King Street is a major road in the historic Old Town Alexandria that extends westward from the Potomac River waterfront offering tourist gift shops and restaurants.

Every year since 1923, a Christmas tree has stood in front of the White House, adorned in decorations from all 56 states and territories.

Each year the holiday market supports local businesses and entrepreneurs while bringing tidings of good cheer to travellers and locals alike.

Since 1964, the majestic and picturesque Christmas tree in front of the Capitol has been selected from a different US National Forest.

Often called the third branch of the federal government, the Supreme Court is ruled by nine justices at present, each with a lifetime appointment.

This long-range reconnaissance aircraft was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12.

The ill-fated Air France Concorde was initially considered one of the safest aircrafts in the world.

Visit this fascinating exhibition and learn about the brothers who invented the first successful aeroplane.

Union Station opened in1907, at its height in World War II had 200,000 people passing through daily, and still maintains an annual passenger count of over 5 million.

This famous hotel is where Clinton aide Dick Morris made scandal history with call girl Sherry Rowlands.

This infamous hotel is where President Nixon's career was jeopardised.

Congressman Wilbur Mills' girlfriend famously dove into the Tidal Basin after being pulled over by police.

This site is one of controversy. It is where an FBI sting caught Mayor Marion Barry smoking crack-cocaine.

The famous site of the NSC's cover-up of the Iran-Contra paper trail.

An American soldier and statesman, involved in the controversial Trail of Tears, but also famous for making the White House accessible to the public and for listening to the people.

The Petticoat affair was an 1829–1831 U.S. scandal involving members of President Andrew Jackson's Cabinet and their wives.

The nation's first art museum is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world.

Dorothy's "There's no place like home" slippers always crack the top ten list of iconic items on display at the National Museum of American History

Learn about James Garfield, who was assassinated after only a few months in office.

The 25th president of the United States, and the 3rd president to get assassinated when in office.

JFK is famous for the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban missile crisis, as well as being assassinated early in his presidency.

Steve Jobs has become a popular subject for portrait artists, and this one has become a crowd favorite for Apple fans because it captures the early days of the enigmatic tech giant.

From W.H. Harrison through JFK, every 20 years a president died in office. Reagan 'broke the curse' with an assassination attempt that almost killed him outside a DC Hilton.

The site of the famous break-in by 'the plumbers', Watergate has become inextricably linked to Deep Throat, The New York Times and Washington Post and, of course, President Nixon.

Built in memoriam of America's 35th president, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is renowned not only for the theatre but also its spectacular architecture and location.

This DC establishment was the favorite after-hours drinking spot of Presidents Andrew Johnson, Warren Harding, and Teddy Roosevelt. The saloon was also home to Presidents McKinley, Cleveland, and Grant.

From Watergate and Vietnam to today's fake news, The Washington Post has been in the headlines as often as it has published a breaking story.

From eradicating smallpox and battling tetanus, the National Museum of American History documents the American role in antibody based therapies and diagnostics.

The second-largest mansion in the Square area after the White House was the home of Commodore Stephen Decatur, a hero of the early-1800s Barbary Pirate Wars.

From serving as the general of the Continental Army and first president of the USA, native Virginian - Washington - is arguably America’s most recognized historical figure.

Lord Fairfax was a prominent Virginian who gave George Washington his first job as a surveyor. The two stayed friends throughout their lives.

While now only a plaque remains of Wise Tavern, it was the place where Washington gave his final public address to the nation as president.

Visit the places where the early days of the Kennedy romance took center stage.

Walk down one of America's oldest historic districts on Captain's Row, where the cobblestone was laid more than 300 years ago.

Theodore Roosevelt Island is in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The island is considered a memorial for the American President.

The French artist, Paul Gaugin painted The Bathers in 1897, today found at the National Gallery of Art in DC.

The Open Window, Collioure by Henri Matisse in 1905 can be found at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

The abstract or neo-plastic painting from Piet Mondrian, Tableau No. IV: Lozenge Composition with Red, Gray, Blue, Yellow, and Black can be found at the National Gallery of Art in DC

Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle) is an abstract painting from a work series by Wassily Kandinky between 1909 and 1913, today found at the National Gallery of Art in DC.

The only Da Vinci in the Americas is the portrait of Ginevra de Benci, dubbed Washington’s Mona Lisa.