The capital city of USA, Washington, DC is a paradise of world class museums, most of which are free to visit.
Along with culture and history, Washington, DC boasts of museums with displays of art, music, astronomy, nature and so on.
Let us have a quick look at some of the top museums you must visit while in Washington, DC.
This is one of the Smithsonian museums located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
National Museum of Natural History
With exhibits of millions of specimens of plants, animals, fossils, rocks, meteorites, human remains etc., this museum boasts of the largest collection of natural history in the world.
Along with its huge collection of gemstones, it also boasts of the famous deep blue colored Hope Diamond.
Featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts, this museum is located in Washington, DC's L'Enfant Plaza.
International Spy Museum
Exhibiting historic photographs, interactive displays, videos and films, this museum is one such fun stop no adult or child must miss out on his visit to Washington, DC.
One can fulfill his dream of becoming a spy by participating in the case based simulation workshops at the museum.
Located in the Dupont circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, the Phillips Collection is the first museum of modern art in the US.
The Phillips Collection
Housing the works from Renoir, Van Gogh, Rothko and Pablo Picasso, the museum is recognized for display of both - impressionist and modern paintings.
Branch of the Simthsonian Art museums, the Renwick Gallery is located on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Renwick Gallery
This museum is dedicated to American craft and decorative arts from 19th-21st century.
Renwicks Gallery boasts of several famous and inspiring installations-like a mountain range created with stacks of index cards and a rainbow from over 60 miles of colored thread.
Located in the capital city of the United States, this museum sports life size wax figurines of famous personalities.
Madame Tussauds
Located in the capital city of the United States, this museum sports life size wax figurines of famous personalities.
One can click photographs with popular public figures spread across several themed rooms in the museum.