SIGHT SEEING
Navy Museum
Navy Yard
Newseum
Washington Navy Yard 805 Kidder Breese St. SE, Bldg 76 (202)433-6826 www.history.navy.mil/branches/org81.htm
6th St SE and M St SE 202-433-3377 202-433-8421 (Parking availability) http://www.history.navy.mil/about/ navy_yard.html
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 888-NEWSEUM (888-639-7386) www.newseum.org
This museum tells the history of the Navy from the Revolutionary War to the present. Exhibits include the fullyrigged top of the USS Constitution, a World War II F4U Corsair, working submarine periscopes, and a real Tomahawk Cruise missile. Parking is available in front of museum. Tour groups and non-military individuals must call in advance for an appointment.
The Destroyer Barry, located at Pier 2, is open for self-guided tours MonSat 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., and soldiers are on hand to answer questions and provide additional information. The yard also includes two parks, showcasing ordnance from various periods of history.
This 250,000-square-foot shrine to journalism offers visitors a behind-thescenes look at how and why the news is made, its history, its technology and the important role it plays in our lives. A schedule of events, a visitor’s guide and descriptions of current and permanent exhibits can be found on the website. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $19.99 for adults ages 19 to 64; $17.95 for seniors 65 and older, military and students with valid ID; $12.95 for youth ages 7 to 18; and free for children ages 6 and younger. Sewall-Belmont House & Museum 144 Constitution Ave. NE 202-546-1210 www.sewallbelmont.org
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum is a showcase of antiques and an extensive collection of art, memorabilia and statuary that tells the story of women’s struggle for suffrage and equal rights. The original structure, dating back to the early 1700s, was burned by the British in 1814 and has since undergone many renovations. The House is temporarily closed to tours, but check the website for its reopening. Tours generally highlight the art, and artifacts in the museum are used to tell the story of the role of Alice Paul and the National Woman’s Party in the context of the women’s rights movement as well as the history and preservation of the Sewall-Belmont House. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. Limited handicap access. Smithsonian Museums Andrew Lightman
202-633-1000 www.si.edu
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The famous Smithsonian Institution is composed of 19 museums, nine research centers and the National Zoo. Best of all, there is no admission charge for any Smithsonian museum. Some