specialty http://www.trifter.com/tags/specialty New posts about specialty Five Little Known Washington D.C. Museums You'll Want to Visit http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Washington-D.C./Five-Little-Known-Washington-DC-Museums-Youll-Want-to-Visit.51978 If you've visited Washington D.C in the past you know all the activities this area has to offer. Washington D.C. is particularly well known for its diverse collection of museums. These museums provide a great outlet for you to enjoy an educational vacation with your family. Best of all, most of these museums are either free of charge or charge a nominal fee. If you've visited the museums on the National Mall, why not explore some of the lesser known specialty museums on your next trip to Washington D.C.? Here are some possibilities:

The National Building Museum

If you're interested in architecture, this museum has much to offer. It displays the work of a variety of well known architects involved in designing buildings. Some of the more interesting exhibits include architectural strategies for rebuilding New Orleans and exhibits on how to build sustainable homes.

The National Postal Museum

This museum has over 40,000 documents related to the U.S. Postal service, making it one of the largest postal history research facilities in existence. Many of the catalogues and documents deal with the history of our postal delivery service. It's also a haven for stamp collectors. If you're a stamp collector, plan on spending the day exploring all this museum has to offer.

The National Museum of Health and Medicine

This is not a museum for the squeamish. You'll find a variety of graphic exhibits relating to the rich history of American medicine. Don't be surprised to find body parts floating in preserving solution as well as other gory exhibits. You might not want to eat lunch before visiting this museum.

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

When you enter this museum, you'll be given a historical booklet that shows a photo and tells the story of a holocaust victim. After touring the museum and hearing the plight of various holocaust victims, you'll find out whether your victim lives or survives his ordeal as well as what he or she experienced. This museum really brings to light the evil nature of the crimes inflicted on these victims. This museum may not be suitable for young children.

Folger Shakespeare Museum

This museum houses the world's largest and most complete collection of Shakespeare materials. It's also home to collections of rare Renaissance books and manuscripts and well known works of art. You can also view a variety of Shakespeare productions at this unique museum. After touring the museum, stop by the gift shop and discover the large selection of games and gadgets devoted to celebrating Shakespeare and his times.

A trip to Washington D.C. doesn't have to be expensive when you can enjoy the free offerings of the many diverse specialty museums this area has to offer.

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