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    America's Islamic Heritage Museum

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - She's looking right at me... it's a she, I peeked

    Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi

    What a great museum! How can you not love going here? I didn't have time to read a lot or explore…read moretoo many things in detail, but walking through, I could tell I wanted to come back. It has a decent layout and the maps guide you to the various areas nicely. Obviously dinosaurs are cool and prevalent in any Natural History museum. But they had lots of other cool things too. Probably the biggest draw is the Hope Diamond... It's big and beautiful diamond (BBD) and just something you should check out if you're here. This is one of the more popular of the museums straddling the National Mall, so plan accordingly if you want to get in and spend more time exploring. The crowds can get a little crazy. I got there at 3p and there was a line to get in.

    The Museum of Natural History is a great experience for children and adults. Keep in mind, some…read moremight find the facts throughout the museum to be controversial as a lot of the information is based in theory and not empirical. There are competing theories of human and natural evolution, and the preponderance of information in this museum is scientific. That said, from a Western scholastic perspective, this museum is consistent with school books. It takes you from beginning to present, and the billions of years in between, and in many instances describing human and natural evolution in detail. I've visited the original museum as a kid and adult prior to the renovations, and the new museum post-renovations. For those experiencing the new museum for the first time, you'll love it and I believe the exhibits are a good use of space. However, much of the exhibits and graphics are visually appealing to youth, but I'd expect more interactive exhibits to keep kids engaged. This museum is massive and you could easily spend all day here. I believe adults can appreciate this museum because virtually all of the exhibits (not including the exhibits constructed specifically for kids) are text-based displays and graphics, requiring extensive reading. As a reader, this museum is laden with little known facts and additional context displayed in subtext and graphics. RECOMMENDATION: the museum is vast, covering multiple floors. At times it can seem like you might be coming full circle at the end of a hall only to walk into an entirely new corridor leading to a new exhibit or new wing on the floor. I recommend arriving early and dedicate the first few hours to one floor, take a break on- or off-site, and returning after lunch to conclude your visit on another floor. There is enough exhibit to entertain you for at least 5-6 hours. There is street parking available and I recommend arriving early if you desire parking close to this museum. The Museum of American History is next door, so it would make sense to strategically place these museums on one day's itinerary. Overall, a very good museum. You can easily spend all day here, so plan accordingly.

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    Line at 3p or so

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    Model jellyfish in the marine life exhibit

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    Matthew J Viator- Studio V - Matthew J Viator, instructor.

    Matthew J Viator- Studio V

    5.0(25 reviews)
    2.3 miKingman Park, Capitol Hill
    $$

    Matthew is an extraordinary teacher, and Studio V is an extraordinary place to learn.I have worked…read morewith other piano teachers in the past and there is no comparison. Where the other teachers focused on teaching how to play individual pieces, Matthew teaches how to play the piano. With a rigorous focus on developing proper technique and an understanding of the music, I am learning the skills that will truly enable me to play to my potential. He is a masterful diagnostician, focusing in on the student's individual needs and providing targeted exercises to overcome each challenge and promote growth and progress. I have come to piano later in life, with little prior experience. I feared my inexperience and age would be a barrier, but nothing could be further than the truth. Matthew has made me feel as welcome and valued as his most proficient students. If this all was not enough, Matthew composes very beautiful music of his own, that as his students we get to listen to, as well as learn and play. It is a really special experience. Studio V is not just a place to come for piano lessons, though. It is a place to join an expansive and welcoming community of people that share a love of music. I cannot recommend Matthew and Studio V highly enough.

    2.5 years ago, I was looking to start taking piano lessons and came across Matthew's listing on…read moreYelp. I was skeptical of the uniformly amazing reviews; but emailing Matthew about lessons has been one of the best decisions in my life. Truly. Growing up, I spent 20 years playing the violin and had teachers of all levels. Matthew is hands-down the most effective music teacher I've ever had. He tailors his approach to each student's musical journey and can diagnose very quickly (and very accurately) exactly what each student needs. I don't just mean areas for technical improvement (though he has genius tips to make that "click" too). Matthew also makes his students better musicians--equipping them with the theory they need to understand the music, and the tools they need to better express themselves through the music. After 2.5 years with Matthew, I am a much, much better musician than I ever was before; and my piano abilities have developed way faster than I would've expected. I can't recommend Matthew highly enough for anyone who is looking to become a better piano player (or composer!). One final note about what makes Matthew unique. He's an incredible human being and true friend to all of his students; he's not just a "piano teacher." And when you join Matthew's studio, you are welcomed into a vibrant and engaging family of musicians (of all levels and backgrounds). A gem in DC. Quit thinking about it. Studying with Matthew will change your life!

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    Student Madeleine, playing Chopin in the Studio.

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    Main Piano Studio

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    Chinatown Community & Cultural Center

    Chinatown Community & Cultural Center

    3.8(4 reviews)
    2.9 miChinatown

    The cultural center is awesome. There are a variety of classes (Tai Chi, Kung Foo) taught at the…read morecenter. It is located near Gallery Place/Chinatown metro stop. I love all the culture in the DMV.

    I was surfing the web for Tai Chi classes and found the Chinatown Community & Cultural Center! Er…read morethe best part about their classes - tis FREE!!! The Center is situated on the 2nd floor in a swanky looking office building just round the corner from Gallery Place Metro station. The first time I went there, I got horribly lost and the irony is that no one could tell me where the Center was located when I asked (I asked for directions from the owner of a souvenir shop on the same street and from the noodle restaurant round the corner) ! I was working under the mistaken assumption that the Chinatown businesses would know this place!!! Ah well. If you are walking from Gallery Place, the Center is located on the 2nd floor of the building between 7th and 6th St in the middle of H street. Look out for the sign to the Metropolitan Police Department's Asian Liaison Unit. The Asian Liaison Unit is on the first floor and the Center is one floor up. As you walk through the side lobby, you'd know you're in the right place cos there are display cases showing off handicrafts made at the Center's various classes. The Center's website says that their mission is to "preserve and promote Chinatown and celebrate Chinese culture, history, language, and heritage" and boy do they offer lots of programs - some of which are free! Class schedules and info are listed on their website. Some of the classes offered are: martial arts classes (tai chi and kung fu), language classes, art and calligraphy classes & chinese instrument classes. The martial arts classes are free while the art class cost ($15 a lesson - pay as you go) and calligraphy at ($8 a lesson). Quite a bargain! I attended the tai chi class and it was quite a workout. I was apprehensive about attending the class cos I wasnt sure if it would be in "Chinese" but the class instructor spoke English! (Before class - I had nightmares of me standing in the middle of class not understanding instructions given in Chinese and going right when everyone went left!!!) Am looking forward to checking out the rest of the programs available.

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    Chinatown Community & Cultural Center
    Chinatown Community & Cultural Center

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    Old Korean Legation Museum

    Old Korean Legation Museum

    4.4(5 reviews)
    3.9 miLogan Circle

    As a Korean travelling across the states, it was a pleasant surprise to visit this historic site,…read morewhich I would never have known it existed. The staff here is super helpful.

    The Old Korean Legation Museum is a small off-the-National-Mall museum in a historic mansion along…read moreLogan Circle. The mansion was built in 1877 and became the Korean Legation in 1889. Essentially what that means is it served to establish diplomatic relations with what's now become modern North and South Korean. That ended in 1905 when Japan deprived the Korean Empire of their diplomatic sovereignty. The building was sold. For decades, Koreans in Washington, D.C. vowed to one day restore the building and in 2012, it happened. The mansion was sold back to Korea and underwent renovations. Today it's the only historic diplomatic building in the city restored to its original appearance. The building itself takes 20-30 minutes to walk through. It's free, but they do ask you to take off your shoes and wear slippers while in the mansion. There are three floors. The first two have the rooms (a dining room, bedroom, library, bathroom, etc) restored to its original appearance. The third floor is a small museum exhibit telling the history of the building. The third floor also has a beautiful view of Logan Circle. When you arrive, the gentleman in charge of the mansion will ask you watch a 6-minute film about the mansion. Then you are free to explore on your own. Outside is a small garden. If you enjoy interesting experiences, this is a unique find in DC!

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    Old Korean Legation Museum
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