Did you know that May 18th is National Museum Day? In this week’s Quincy Plaza Apartments Blog post we’ll be sharing a list of local museums for you to visit here in Arlington, VA. Check them out this month! We hope you have a great month.
The George Washington University Museum
“Located in the heart of GW's Foggy Bottom Campus, Washington, the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum fosters the study and appreciation of art, history, and culture—both within the university and throughout the global community.” The George Washington University Museum is about a 14 minute drive from our apartment community.
“For more than 80 years, the Interior Museum’s mission has been to inspire and educate Departmental employees - as well as the general public - about the ongoing stewardship of the nation’s public lands, natural resources and cultural heritage.” The Interior Museum is about a 13 minute drive from Quincy Plaza.
“AMA continues to organize exhibitions and programs with emerging and established artists, providing a space for cultural expression, creativity, and dialogue while highlighting issues central to the OAS (democracy, equitable development, human rights, justice, and innovation) through the arts. This mission is strengthened through cutting-edge programming emphasizing high caliber art that simultaneously furthers dialogue on current relevant social and political matters.” It’s about a 12 minute drive away.
Drug Enforcement Administration Museum
"The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitors Center is to educate the American public on the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States through engaging and state-of-the-art exhibits, displays, interactive stations and educational outreach programs.” Check out the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum this month! It’s about an 11 minute drive from our community.
What’s your favorite museum in our area? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you.