This random little museum has a beautiful building if you're looking for a wedding venue (the…read morereason I was here). There is a large empty room on the second floor of the museum which can be used for a wedding ceremony. The museum itself was small but had some nice touches. My kids enjoyed seeing the lighthouse lights, especially seeing how small the lights were compared to the amount of light they generated. The museum had a few other touches for kids, like a small table with coloring sheets and crayons, and a large deer hide with a sign saying PLEASE TOUCH. Admission is free for Alexandria residents. I'm not sure I would have paid if I wasn't already there for the wedding. There is also a small parking lot with about 15-20 parking spots, and plenty of paid 2-3 hour street parking around there.

I do believe this is a must-stop for any Alexandrian looking to learn more about the history of the…read moretown in which they live. And bonus points: it is free for Alexandria residents. I guess it is shameful it took covid for my museum loving self to come here (it is open while many of the other local Alexandria museums are still closed) Full disclosure: this is a small little museum of history. You won't be spending all day here. But it is a good stop for residents and visitors.

I revere St. John's College. It is among the oldest institutions of higher education in the nation,…read morededicated to the Great Books. I always wanted to attend. I interviewed for a job there once, and I imagine someday trying to read their required curriculum, specified down to the preferred translation. Passing through Annapolis, I took a break from the drive. I stopped into the Mitchell Art Museum. Every college should have a museum. This is at the center of campus, more or less. They had a special exhibit. Three students or staff or students doubling as staff were seated in the gallery. They welcomed me. I looked around. I was done quickly. To put it into perspective, I spent more time in the bookstore browsing than I did here. That said, I wish to reiterate my enthusiasm for the college, my support for art museums, and my pleasure to have visited. I am just setting expectations. This is a brief digression, not a destination to spend a day. I hope St. John's continues to do well. In our era, we need more reading, writing, critical thinking, independent thought, and communities of scholars.

Museum should update its times of operation on Apple Maps. Information on museum website was up-…read moreto-date. Unfortunately, I trusted Apple Maps and visited on a day that it was really closed; although I did not really miss much. There is only one room which is poorly marked in a campus building. It should be called the St John University art exhibit room. If one is on the campus with absolutely nothing else to do, it would might be worth taking a peek; but if you have to walk more than 5-6 blocks, then it's probably not worth the time.

Nice trip! The woman giving the tour was really good and knew a lot about the subject. A few years…read moreago a different person or organization was put in charge and they've definitely tried to give a more honest and full version of the history by acknowledging some of the ways that the history of the enslaved people living there were treated.

A tiny museum, but worth the stop if you're in the area. Open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m…read more to 4 p.m., tours are offered of the historic house and tavern every half hour. If it's closed when you arrive, park in the lot and read the plaques around the garden. You'll learn about its dark history and the house owner's involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

This was my first visit to the museum property. Today was Oysterfest. Last year, it had been…read morecanceled due to the pandemic, but people were happy to get to an outdoor festival today. I arrived around 2 pm, and was directed to an outlying parking lot. A shuttle bus took people to the museum (after about a 15 minute wait to add more passengers) & admission to the festival was $10. They were selling wine for $5 and beer from Forward Brewing. You could get a plate of oysters from Skippers Pier and there were several other food vendors. They had live music in two places. The views are great. I enjoyed one sign & map that showed exactly what the landmarks are across the water, from Beverly Beach, Thomas Point, the Bay Bridge, etc. There was such a big crowd that I did not tour the inside of the museum, but I will definitely go back.

The most beautiful museum in town. You have to see the views to believe!…read more Closed on Mondays - like most museums around. There are many places nearby to have lunch. I highly recommend The Captain Avery Museum.

As a Korean travelling across the states, it was a pleasant surprise to visit this historic site,…read morewhich I would never have known it existed. The staff here is super helpful.

The Old Korean Legation Museum is a small off-the-National-Mall museum in a historic mansion along…read moreLogan Circle. The mansion was built in 1877 and became the Korean Legation in 1889. Essentially what that means is it served to establish diplomatic relations with what's now become modern North and South Korean. That ended in 1905 when Japan deprived the Korean Empire of their diplomatic sovereignty. The building was sold. For decades, Koreans in Washington, D.C. vowed to one day restore the building and in 2012, it happened. The mansion was sold back to Korea and underwent renovations. Today it's the only historic diplomatic building in the city restored to its original appearance. The building itself takes 20-30 minutes to walk through. It's free, but they do ask you to take off your shoes and wear slippers while in the mansion. There are three floors. The first two have the rooms (a dining room, bedroom, library, bathroom, etc) restored to its original appearance. The third floor is a small museum exhibit telling the history of the building. The third floor also has a beautiful view of Logan Circle. When you arrive, the gentleman in charge of the mansion will ask you watch a 6-minute film about the mansion. Then you are free to explore on your own. Outside is a small garden. If you enjoy interesting experiences, this is a unique find in DC!

One of may great historical sights in Annapolis. We came here on Fourth of July and loved the…read moreliving history that was part of the package of sites to visit for the day.

Friendly and attentive. They provided very helpful information for the July 4th festivities in the…read morearea. Nice to have this available to the community.

It's people's stories that connect me deeper to the D.C. area. Visiting Zachary Oxman's studio…read moreconnected me more deeply to the place I call home. Located in two industrial spaces, one side is his workshop, and the other is set up like a gallery showcasing his work. If he invites you in, he'll tell you the stories of each piece and how it connects to his own story. For 25 years, this local artist creates on a national stage. His work will move you, inspire you, and leave you curious for more.

If you are in Terminal A and you have 5 minutes to spare, consider using that time to browse this…read more"hidden" gallery. It is a small display of art work located in the corridor just beyond the baggage claim area and there is no cost . I think that it is worthwhile especially if you are into art.