Museums in:

Suitland, Maryland

Airmen Memorial Museum

Suitland, Maryland

History, Military, Specialized

The AMM is dedicated to collecting, documenting, preserving and telling the stories of the enlisted personnel who have served this nation honorably with skill, dedication and compassion for nearly one hundred years. Information preserved at the museum is made available through our displays, educational inserts, annual calendars, monographs, and the AMM unique enlisted airmen history book: Unsung Heroes: A History of Enlisted Airmen From the Dawn of Flight to Desert Storm. The museum collects the individual stories of enlisted service members through Airman Survey questionnaires. The AMM also tells the enlisted story through the SERGEANTS magazine, published monthly by AFSA.

Alexandria Archaeology Museum

Alexandria, Virginia

History

The museum seeks to preserve and study the tangible remains of our community's heritage for public enrichment and enjoyment. The artifacts in Alexandria Archaeology's collection span more than 10,000 years of human history and are from more than 180 sites in the area

Alexandria Waterfront Museum

Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria Waterfront Museum in Alexandria, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Anacostia Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture

B'nai B'rith Klutznick Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

Congressional Cemetery

Washington, District of Columbia

Cemetery

Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Ford's Theatre (Lincoln Museum)

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Ford’s Theatre Museum combines a remarkable collection of historic artifacts with a variety of interactive exhibits to tell the story of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. Using environmental recreations, videos and three-dimensional figures, the museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, where they can follow Lincoln from his arrival in Washington in 1861. Exhibits explore Lincoln’s Presidential cabinet, what life was like in the Lincoln White House, various Civil War milestones and generals, Lincoln’s great speeches and the Assassination conspiracy. The collection of artifacts includes the deringer that John Wilkes Booth used, as well as a replica of the coat that President Lincoln wore the night he was shot.

Freer Gallery of Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

His Lordship’s Kindness

Clinton, Maryland

Historical Society of Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, Historical Society

As a Smithsonian Affiliate institution, our exhibits feature items on loan as well as pieces from our own collection. HSW over 27 featured exhibits planned over the next four years. Recent and upcoming exhibits include: Riots are the Language of the Unheard, an illustrated history of the 1968 riots; Voting Rights and Wilson Building Architecture; Quilts for Obama; and Portraying Lincoln, as part of the Lincoln bicentennial celebration.

In addition to our exhibits, HSW's public programs engage residents and visitors by providing a forum for sharing the city's history through HSW's lecture series, films, discussions, historic walking tours, Heritage Month-related programming, and children's hands-on workshops.

International Spy Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Museum of Temporary Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

National Aquarium

Washington, District of Columbia

Aquarium, Children's, Nature Centers, Science

Visit Us in Washington, DC! The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. Your admissions purchase supports vital conservation and education programs and offers a 45-minute introduction of America's Aquatic Treasures, featuring more than 1,500 animals including alligators, sharks, and loggerhead sea turtles.

National Children's Museum

National Harbor, Maryland

Art, Children's, General, Science

Opening December 14, 2012, the National Children’s Museum (NCM) is a nationally recognized cultural and educational institution serving children and families onsite and through national partners and programs. The Museum’s exhibits and innovative educational programs spark the imagination and celebrate the true power of children, motivating them to become people who make a difference in the world.

Anthropology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will reopen on May 14. For more information regarding hours, timed entry and safety protocols, visit the museum's website.

National Museum of American Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

National Museum of Crime & Punishment

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History, Science, Specialized

Where else can you explore the history of crime and punishment, experience driving and shooting simulators, and learn the real CSI procedures? At the National Museum of Crime & Punishment you explore all this and more.

National Museum of the American Indian

Washington, District of Columbia

History

National Park Service Curatorial Services

Washington, District of Columbia

Park

National Postal Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

Navy Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

Oxon Hill Manor

Oxon Hill, Maryland

History

The Manor sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Featured inside are exquisitely appointed rooms with wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and fireplaces. A sweeping circular staircase ascends from the first floor hallway.

Sewall-Belmont House

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Smithsonian Institution

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History

The Newseum: The Interactive Museum of News

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History, Library, Specialized

The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.

U.S. Dept. of State, Arts & Embassies Prgm.

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

United States Botanic Garden

Washington, District of Columbia

History

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Washington, District of Columbia

Library

Read more about the American Folklife Center here: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/aboutafc.html

Artex

Landover, Maryland

Art

Artex in Landover, MD is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Arts and Industries Building

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

Children's Museum of Washington Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia

Children's

Cultural Property Advisory Cte./USIA

Washington, District of Columbia

Frederick Douglas Home

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Hirshhorn Museum And Sculpture Garden

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

Historic Alexandria Foundation

Alexandria, Virginia

Historical Society

The Historic Alexandria Foundation was incorporated in 1954 to preserve, protect and restore structures of historic and architectural interest in and associated with the City of Alexandria, Virginia, to preserve antiquities and generally to foster and promote interest in Alexandria's heritage.

Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)

Washington, District of Columbia

Library, Specialized

Champion Lifelong Learning: Museums, libraries, and archives are unparalleled sources of educational, information, health, job, and cultural resources. IMLS supports these institutions’ work to open themselves up to all community members and visitors, bridging the gaps of distance, resources, or experience.

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

Washington, District of Columbia

Church, History, Historical Society

We are the region's foremost destination and source for American Jewish history. We engage and inspire adults and children through our exhibitions, landmark historic synagogue, public programs, and educational initiatives. We collect, preserve, and share material culture that documents the story of the Jewish community in the Washington, D.C., region as a lens through which broader national and international history may be explored.

Lincoln Memorial Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

National Air And Space Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Children's, Culture, History, Library, Military, Planetarium, Science, Specialized

The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.

National Building Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, Specialized

As America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning, the National Building Museum offers insight into the history and future of the world we build ourselves. Exhibition subjects range from the poetic use of concrete to visions for affordable housing, as well as exploring possibilities of rebuilding New Orleans, and contemporary ideas for building sustainable residences.

National Gallery of Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

National Museum of African Art

Washington, District of Columbia

Art

National Museum of American History

Washington, District of Columbia

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military

Start your visit at the Nina and Ivan Selin Welcome Center for information to help you plan your day at the Museum. Here you can find out what programs are happening that day or pick up a map. If you have a specific question or need assistance, ask one of our friendly visitor services staff.

National Museum of Natural History

Washington, District of Columbia

Natural History

National Museum of the United States Navy

Washington, District of Columbia

General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

The National Museum of the US Navy hosts a wide variety of changing exhibits. Browse the online exhibits on the museum website to sample the experience before you visit!

National Portrait Gallery

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

The National Portrait Gallery will open to the public beginning Friday, May 14th, with timed-entry passes required for all visitors. On-site tours and events are currently suspended and all public programs will be online.

Naval Heritage Center

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Oxon Hill Farm/Oxon Cove Park

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Park

Robert Brent Elemtary School

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Robert Brent Elemtary School in Washington, DC is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, General, Library

Thank you for your continued support while we were closed, and as we gradually re-open. We look forward to seeing you in the galleries beginning May 14. Stay safe and enjoy your visit.

U.S. Army Center of Military History/Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Specialized

United States National Arboretum

Washington, District of Columbia

Arboretum

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 27 - April 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

Beginning in 2025, the OMA annual conference will be held in Spring rather than Fall

The conference this year is all about trying new things. We are hoping to organize the conference into the following four tracks: Collections Care, Leadership, Emergency Preparedness, and Tourism

Check our website for more details in early 2025

The OMA newsletter is emailed every month with updates on OMA events, museum news, other events, trainings, jobs, grants and more for the museum community in Oregon.

For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.

October 1 - October 4, 2025

Western Museums Association’s (WMA) 2025 Annual Meeting

TBA

Reno, Nevada

Save the Date for WMA 202

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, join us to build relationships and soar higher than ever before. With the theme of ELEVATE, WMA 2025 will explore ways to lift up the experiences of cultural professionals and the communities they serve.

In Reno, Nevada, 4,400 feet above sea level, we will forward the progress of museums by looking to the future.

May 6 - May 9, 2025

2025 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ANNUAL MEETING & MUSEUMEXPO

Los Angeles Convention Center

Los Angeles, California

AAM 2025 will focus on the theme, Museums & Trust.

Museums have long inspired high levels of public trust, surpassing news outlets, government organizations, researchers and scientists, corporations, and social media platforms. This consistent finding underscores our institutions’ unique position in society as stewards of knowledge, culture, science, and history—areas where credibility and reliability are paramount

In an era marked by mistrust and misinformation, museums have a rare ability to counterbalance the proliferation of false narratives and polarized perspectives. Using our trusted position, we can cultivate a more healthy, empathetic, and informed society.

But to do so, we must maintain our credibility proactively, embracing thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative practices that will defend against influences like bias, resource challenges, abuse of power, and social injustice

An Incredible MuseumExpo

AAM is again partnering this year with the Museum Store Association to host an incredible combined expo hall. Find the most innovative services, products, and solutions in the museum field. With 350 exhibitors, you are bound to find the right partner for your museum’s current challenges and opportunities.

May 5 - May 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

Join MSA in LA

We’re excited about our next MSA FORWARD Conference & Expo in “The City of Angels” – Los Angeles, California in conjunction with the American Alliance of Museums

Join the Museum Store Association (MSA) and hundreds of nonprofit retail professionals for the 70th Annual MSA FORWARD Retail Conference & Expo, taking place May 5-9, 2025 at The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Once again, MSA FORWARD will be held in conjunction with the 2025 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & Expo

Learn best practices and new ideas for store merchandising, operations, marketing, and sale

Participate in dedicated networking events and create connections that will inspire new ideas

Meet with over 200 MSA vendors about your product needs

Hear from knowledgeable industry experts during session breakouts and keynote presentations

Network with AAM attendees and exhibitor

September 10 - September 13, 2025

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.