Museums and Collections in Washington, D.C.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.

The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.

It was once the base for a series of domestic terror attacks.

Before founding the American Red Cross, Clara Barton had a tremendous humanitarian impact by locating thousands of missing soldiers.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

More than 500 unique and specially designed cases collected by D.C.'s "Harmonica Case Man."

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.

Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.