One of my favorite museums in DC. Not only is it free but it also stays open later (7pm) than many…read moreof the other museums in the area. Hall of Presidents is impressive, especially the Obama and Clinton portraits. Go up to the third floor for an impressively large portrait of LL Cool J. The architecture of the restoration hall is classic and not to be missed.

Beautiful works of art. Definitely an eye-opening attraction. I'd absolutely recommend for people…read moreof all ages.

This random little museum has a beautiful building if you're looking for a wedding venue (the…read morereason I was here). There is a large empty room on the second floor of the museum which can be used for a wedding ceremony. The museum itself was small but had some nice touches. My kids enjoyed seeing the lighthouse lights, especially seeing how small the lights were compared to the amount of light they generated. The museum had a few other touches for kids, like a small table with coloring sheets and crayons, and a large deer hide with a sign saying PLEASE TOUCH. Admission is free for Alexandria residents. I'm not sure I would have paid if I wasn't already there for the wedding. There is also a small parking lot with about 15-20 parking spots, and plenty of paid 2-3 hour street parking around there.

I do believe this is a must-stop for any Alexandrian looking to learn more about the history of the…read moretown in which they live. And bonus points: it is free for Alexandria residents. I guess it is shameful it took covid for my museum loving self to come here (it is open while many of the other local Alexandria museums are still closed) Full disclosure: this is a small little museum of history. You won't be spending all day here. But it is a good stop for residents and visitors.

If you are in Terminal A and you have 5 minutes to spare, consider using that time to browse this…read more"hidden" gallery. It is a small display of art work located in the corridor just beyond the baggage claim area and there is no cost . I think that it is worthwhile especially if you are into art.

We stopped by this spot specifically to view the blue room. It was definitely picturesque although…read morevery small overall. As most museums in DC, this was free to enter. As someone with a degree in both Latin American and Indigenous studies, I appreciated the current representation of the intersectionality between the two while celebrating nuances within the many cultures.

We stopped by the Art Museum of the Americas for the first time a few weeks ago after having it on…read moremy list for a while! It's small, but had a few interesting exhibits (one on the work of Maria Luisa Pacheco and one on the work of Ernesto Bazan). Some parts of the museum are beautiful, too! It's small but has a special focus and is worth a visit if you're in the area.

Many people don't know this, but this gallery is the The national exhibition space of the Torpedo…read moreFactory Art Center. Naturally, the Target Gallery is run by an organization called the Torpedo Factory Artists Association. There are a bunch of artists on a committee that plan the exhibits here. About nine shows are held at the gallery every year. The artists shown here are typically not Torpedo Factory artists. Right now, the show going on right now at the Target Gallery is a mixed media juried exhibit appropriately called "Mixed Messages."

Great art gallery - and the current exhibit is a party - fundraiser - exhibition called "March…read moreMadness" Their ART PARTY for the March of Dimes will take place on Friday, March 25th - from 7-11pm at the Torpedo Factory. Tickets are $15 in advance / $20 at the door. get 10% discount with code: hoopitup @ www.torpedofactory.org/marchmadness

During the last sunny weekend, my family and I did a little Church street stroll and stumbled…read moreacross the Freeman Store & Museum which is located right next to the W&OD trail. Not only did it provide a nice, quiet respite from the heat we had tons of fun exploring the remnants of the old post office, ogling over the old-fashioned candy aisle, and browsing through the great used book store selection in the basement. Both of my girls found a current children's book to bring home, and at 25 cents a piece it was a steal! I loved browsing through all of the Vienna ornaments, stickers, and other home goods they sold from local artisans. The back opens up to the town green and I saw lots of people enjoying having picnics on the tables. The shopkeep was so nice! I truly felt like I was in an episode of Gilmore Girls or Hart of Dixie while walking around.

So adorable! Amazing service, everyone is so friendly. The used book store in the basement is…read morestocked!!

This gallery, which is housed inside of Marymount University's main campus, is a non-profit…read moreeducational space as well as a place to showcase the talents of the artists that learn and teach here. Right now, the artist that is being shown here is from Santa Fe but has traveled all over the world. Her paintings have a southwestern twist but feature international themes and scenes. She works in mixed media. There's also a "don't miss" arts festival held here every March, The opening receptions here are fun and not uptight. And best part -- they are free.

A must see if you visit Bowie! A hidden gem of a museum. The excellent docent-led tour was…read morefascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Well worth the visit. This museum includes a guided tour. Lots to see and hear, with many…read moreinteractive displays. Learn & have fun at the same time. Low admission fee.