Washington DC is famous for all kinds of museums, which are really attractive. Here are some of them.
International Spy Museum
www.spymuseum.org
Admission: buy tickets in advance recommended.
Become familiar with the real world life of spies (间谍) and their equipment, strategies and history. See over 200 spy tools and find out if you have what it takes to become a spy. Take part in a timed treasure hunt solo or in teams against your friends as you attempt to break codes (密码).
National Museum of Women in the Arts
www.nmwa.org
Admission: $10 adults, youth free.
This museum highlights female artist's works of art form the 16th century to today. The permanent (永久的) collection showcases over 3000 pieces such as paintings, photography and silverwork. Artists include Elis-abetta Sirani, Barbara Morgan and Louise Nevelsen.
National Postal Museum
www.postalmuseum.si.edu
Admission: free.
Created in 1993, this museum delivers America's postal history from the 17th century to the present day. It focuses on the development of mail delivery and the advances in postal technology. Learn how mail was transported through the ages, how stamps are created and the significance of letters. See some of the best stamp collections in the world.
National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
Admission: free.
The NMNH collection has been growing for the past 150 years and is the largest and most comprehensive in the world. It features 126 million items and is growing daily with ground-breaking research by world-eminent scientists. Everything imaginable is displayed here from fossils including Dinosaurs, giant squid and the Hope Diamond.
