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American History Museum – Innovation Exhibit

This self-guided tour through the National Museum of American History contains many stories of innovation — and innovative pieces — reflecting Americans’ insatiable desire for game-changing ideas and new ways of doing things.

National Geographic Museum

Explore the world and all that’s in it at the National Geographic Museum. Celebrating over 125 years of educating people about our world, the museum provides a unique perspective from renowned explorers, photographers, and scientists who support its mission to inspire people to care about the planet.

Daughters of the American Revolution Museum

Tour attendees will walk just over half a mile to the Daughters of the America Revolution (DAR) Museum for this fascinating self-guided walking tour. The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for our children.

National Gallery of Art

Georgetown University and ARCS Scholar Alum Dr. Teresa Duncan will discuss the application of the polymeric gels she developed for cleaning cultural heritage items at the National Gallery of Art. She will be joined by Dr. Barbara Berrie, head of the Scientific Research Department at the National Gallery, to provide a behind-the-scenes tour of the science and conservation labs.

National Air and Space Museum

The visit to the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) promises to be one of the highlights of the AMC! ARCS member Elli Nesbitt, NASM docent for 30 years, will give attendees a special tour focusing on the museum’s iconic space artifacts. Also included will be a special presentation on Mars from Dr. John Grant, a planetary geologist at NASM’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. To make the security lines more efficient, please do not plan on bringing a bag with you for the tour.

National Portrait Gallery

Experience portraiture beyond the frame. These Americans — artists, politicians, scientists, inventors, activists, and performers — form our national identity. They help us understand who we are and remind us of what we can aspire to be. This tour will share the faces and stories of inspiring Americans throughout history.

United States Botanic Garden

Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden is a living plant museum. More than 200 years ago, George Washington had a vision for the capital city of the United States that included a botanic garden that would demonstrate and promote the importance of plants to the young nation. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1820, the U.S. Botanic Garden is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.

International Spy Museum

The only museum of its kind, the International Spy Museum recognizes the ingenuity and imagination of real-life spies — from George Washington to John Walker to the Sisterhood of Spies. See more than 200 pieces of espionage artifacts, including the lipstick pistol, miniature cameras, and the Enigma cipher machine. You can also experience Operation Spy: Think of it as a live-action spy adventure, only you’re the spy.

Daughters of the American Revolution Museum

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