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best hotel for national zoo and smithsonian museums in washington dc?

Looking to go to DC this summer. Not sure how far the zoo is from the Smithsonian museums and where would be the best place to stay so I don’t spend money on parking with each museum. These are all … Continue reading

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How much time should I allow for Museums in DC?

I am traveling to Washington, DC with my 3 kids for the first time. 3 girls ages 15,13, and 12. How much time should I plan to spend at the museums and the memorials? Thank you so much! I am … Continue reading

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Can you walk into most museums for free in washington dc?

Without having to request or buy tickets. If im randomly walking and spot a free museum would i be able to just walk in? What museums are recommended? All of the Smithsonian Museums on or near the National Mall are … Continue reading

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I am looking for advice on science museums , amusement parks, and zoo within a two hour drive of Washington DC?

This summer i am planning on staying in the DC area. I am seeking advice on the best nearby (2 hour drive max) science museums, zoos, and amusement parks. Also, are there any relatively close, relatively inexpensive, mostly clean and … Continue reading

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How many new museums were built last year in all the world?

The number of new museums built in 2010 anywhere in the world? The number any year? Many for a # sorry to many to find for you but lots and all for different reasons at that.

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What is the best pass that a tourist can buy to have discounts in museums in London?

Im going to london next week and i want to visit museums there is any pass that can i bought to visit many of this and have discounts,i know there is london pass but its the only pass that can … Continue reading

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How many people visit UK museums each year, and which agegroups are they in? Are they usually tourists?

I would like to know demographic information about UK (and European) museums, as well as how often a person visits a museum yearly, whether the main visitors are tourists, and whether visitors are mainly young (25 – 45) or older. … Continue reading

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What are the best museums to visit for medieval artifacts (weaponry, clothing, jewelry, etc)?

As the title states I’m interested in medieval history and looking to do a bit of traveling next year. Curious which museums have the best or most popular sections depicting artifacts from the Medieval period. I’m assuming most of them … Continue reading

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What are some fun things to do in Washington DC after the museums close?

A buddy and I are taking a bus there for the day, and the bus won’t depart to go back home until midnight. We need to find something to do for that 6 hour gap when the museums close and … Continue reading

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How can museums today engage other audiences without presenting watered-down culture?

How can museums today engage an audience which is not just the traditional art audience but also the person who works in a factory, the person who’s a secretary–all the tremendously different types that make up society? In my town … Continue reading

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