Its all about the Monet, Monet, Monet…read more... I've always enjoyed the works of Impressionist Claude Monet, and here you get to experience his works projected on floor to ceiling screens. There's a short section with informational panels about his life and his process (TL:DR- LOL). Unexpectedly, there is also a section that recreates his studio and his garden at Giverny. (Note: I visited his house several years ago and obvs they have taken liberties here). Enough about this, what about the immersive experience? If you've attended the Van Gogh experience, I think that was superior. Maybe it's Monet's artwork, but projected like this, it's not as interesting. Maybe it has to do with the proportions, but it's a lot more impressive when there are just a few large paintings than several. And the music quite frankly was putting us to sleep. However, it is quite interesting when he revisits the same location and repaints it over the years. And of course the water lilies are gorgeous. The abrupt ending with caricatures of (famous?) people was a strange choice to end this experience. The projection area is set up nicely with chairs, benches and bean bags and everywhere you sit is a good spot for viewing. Just settle in and get comfortable. Optionsl to purchase a VR experience. The gift shop is tasteful and has lots to choose from. When is the Klimt show, I'm still waiting.

If you went to the Van Gogh exhibit, you should know what to expect: A room with information on the…read moreartist's life, information on his painting style, and lots of reproductions of his art. This exhibit was different from the Van Gogh in some respects. The first room we entered a Victorian-like parlor with furniture and artwork. From there, you go into a garden with hanging flowers and blue and green lights. From there, you go into the main room with the artist's works animated in a half-hour loop. There are bean bag cushions on the floor and numerous sling chairs on which to sit. From there you go into the last area, where you can select a drawing based on the artist's paintings and color it in. (The crayons were clearly left over from the Van Gogh exhibit and needed something to make the points finer.) Unlike the prior exhibit, there was as scanner we used to take a picture and display it on a screen. You can also pay extra to do a VR experience, but as my boyfriend and I didn't care for it the last time we went, we skipped it for this exhibit. Feel free to take as many pictures as you want; just don't use your flash or disturb other people at the exhibit. Although I didn't like the Monet exhibit as much as Van Gogh (maybe because I like Van Gogh's oeuvre better), it's still worth a visit and a nice experience. I hope to see this type of exhibit with more artists.

Very recommend and fun date night place. Get your own room to enjoy for an hour and several…read moredifferent games. It was a great first VR time.

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is a really interesting and neat museum! The exhibit…read morewas very engaging and well set up. It is really interesting how they travel around the world and take photos from cultures to different animals. I recommend visiting the Photo Ark where you can peek your head through these little openings where you can see moving images of animals. I also recommend this if you are into photography!

I came here with family as we were interested in checking this new museum out. They have a…read morededicated photographer who will take your pics out front on your phone. All the staff we interacted with were friendly. The museum isn't as large as a lot of the other DC museums but it was very cool to check out. My favorite part was the Exhibition Gallery which was quite an immersive experience. We spent just under 2 hours here but such a great museum with amazing photography.

After being a "local" for so long, I'm surprised that I hadn't been to here before. Check the entry…read moreprices online as there are discounts for seniors, military, students and members. There is parking below ground however the closet metro stop is Le'Enfant Plaza. This area can become congested with traffic and there is very little street parking. Upon entry, I was pleased to see the James Bond "007" car. Depending on your age, you may remember the movies and how "advanced" his cars and gadgets were. There are five levels and an opportunity to explore as a "Spy" or soak in some of the educational parts of tools, people and significant events in spy history. There are elevators that take you up/down. I do not recall wheelchair access for those who require ADA compliance. There are exhibits that have corresponding films. This is a kid friendly and interactive. I do recommend coming here to explore and challenging yourself to learn something new. Wear comfy walking shoes and pay attention to the things hiding in plain sight.

This was my first time visiting this museum…read more It is just minutes away from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station, walking distance. It is in a high traffic area given that it is D.C. There is an option to purchase tickets online and select a time, but not necessary We came on a Friday evening and were let in immediately. Expect to spend anywhere from 2-4 hours. Upon purchasing a ticket, they escorted us to a room where we each had our own Undercover Mission cards to scan on screens, which show us access to our spy name, mission and other information. There was a short video, then we were given access to the showcases. The experience varies from display cases to videos to interactive screens. I was more interested in hearing the different spy stories. The gift shop had some great items consistent with the spy-theme including (but not limited to): t-shirts with a variety of images, pens, books, games, hats, etc. Given that it is a museum gift shop in D.C., the prices were fairly high, but not surprising, but I bought a t-shirt for someone. The staff here weren't particularly friendly, some were standing around on their phones or chatting with each other. Would I return? Maybe, I don't feel the need to re-visit once i toured the full museum, unless I'm bringing someone new. I would highly recommend at least one visit to this museum!

To me the Smithsonian can do no wrong. The exhibits are so well curated and really hold your…read moreattention. I probably love the Henry Winston Gallery the most...I mean who doesn't love seeing the Hope Diamond in all of its glory? Can't forget the ginormous elephant there to greet you in the lobby. Love that thing! It's really cool getting to see tools and such from ancient times and ponder how humans were able to accomplish all they did with what they had. Another museum where I could spend hours getting lost in all of the collections and exhibits. And, as always, free admission.

The Natural History Museum is such a great museum overall. There's so much to see, and we really…read moreenjoyed exploring it. That said... the Homo Sapiens exhibit was so weird to me. I think it was partlybecause the figures were incredibly lifelike, but something about seeing them up close was genuinely a little unsettling and off-putting. Maybe it's just me, but I definitely had a few "okay, I'm ready to leave this section now" moments.

If you were to only have one day in Washington DC, this is the exhibit I'd recommend the most…read more(given that there is interest in science, history, aviation, and/or space). It's free! However, be sure to get timed entry tickets online ahead of time. It's super accessible to get to via metro (near L'Enfant Plaza stop which is on the Green, Yellow, Blue, Silver, and Orange Lines). It's family friendly: there are many hands-on exhibits that teach the physics of flight. (I'm an adult and I thought this was the best part!) Great for hands-on and visual learners! It's also adult friendly: you don't have to be a kid to enjoy the history of aviation or the science behind flight and speed. You can spend hours here diving deep into each exhibit and walking into aircraft / spacecraft simulations without getting bored. The gift shop has two floors!!! The coolest part is that there is astronaut ice cream. I decided to share a cookies and cream ice cream sandwich with my friends - tasted like a melt in your mouth biscuit flavored like cookies and cream. Besides cookies and cream other flavors they had were: vanilla, mint chocolate chip, and Neapolitan. It's clean, it's spacious, it's thoughtfully organized, it's accessible, it's friendly for all ages, and it's super educational. These are my reasons why this is the top museum to visit, if in DC for just one day. If you're local, you have interest in aviation and space, and you haven't visited yet, what are you waiting for?!

My youngest daughter and I had limited time while in DC, but she really wanted to visit the Air and…read moreSpace Museum. I'd never been, so that was fine by me! I reserved timed tickets for us online and they were free! We arrived a little bit after our entry time, but it wasn't a problem. There was a short line to get in. We had a great time exploring the exhibits. The place is huge! We enjoyed the Star Wars items and seeing Amelia Earhart's plane. The Wright Brothers exhibit was also very cool! The gift shop was huge and we each got an astronaut (freeze dried) ice cream to enjoy.

One word: breathtaking! This place is absolutely…read morebreathtaking! I am so in awe of the history and detail that lies within this place!! To our beautiful and wonderful tour guide, Kim, thank you for this memorable experience! If you ever get a chance to step inside the Naval Observatory, you won't be disappointed (unless you're lame and you hate history, then that's on you)! Every bit of this tour left me wanting to learn and research more! And our tour guide's knowledge was so vast and in depth... I truly don't know how she is able to retain and store all of the knowledge about the observatory that she shared with us (which was sooo much)! Again, thank you Kim!!

Beautiful grounds. Would love to come here again if invited. Really enjoyed the Christmas decor,…read moreespecially the gingerbread house. The Navy Band is incredible.

I saw the play Or today, and I've got a new favorite play! I suppose this review is as much one of…read morethat production as the location itself. I've seen plays in every venue in DC that offers them, but this one took the cake! Thank you so much to Liz Adams and Allison Stockman

We went for a preview showing of Once on This Island and really enjoyed the production! The acting…read moreand singing was phenomenal. We loved the upbeat tunes and all of the dancing. The theater is cozy and intimate, so you feel up close to the action! We were really glad that we went to the show. I recommend you check out Once on This Island. It's running until November.