I usually reserve the touristy DC stuff for when I have out of town visitors. I should probably take advantage of the museums and such, but when you live here, it's hard to do!
The American History Museum was closed for a few years for renovations. It reopened in January (I think) and I haven't had a chance to see the new and improved version. So I braved the August heat and crowds of summer tourists to see it for myself. The favorite exhibits such as the American Presidency and America on the Move are still there.
I was immediately drawn to the Julia Child exhibit. It was a small exhibit, but packed with information for the kitchen/food lover! I didn't realize until later in the day, that Saturday would have been Julia Child's 97th birthday. I love how trendy Julia Child is these days!
Another impressive exhibit was on Abraham Lincoln. It's a must see!
Next up will hopefully be the National Portrait Gallery. I'm embarrassed to say that it's located just a few blocks from my office and I've never been!
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I love DC!! The Capitol displayed new exhibits that I toured through in December and I highly recommend it. There's something so enchanting about that place!
ReplyDeleteI feel the exact same way. There are so many things in DC I've never done. We did make it out to the American History museum right after it opened. I really enjoyed seeing Dorothy's ruby slippers and the Star Spangled Banner. It's definitely worth a visit, but, man, way too many tourists.
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