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  • Hans-Olof H
    Stockholm, Sweden835 contributions
    Review of: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
    An impressive pedagogic museum but that is not completely updated on the human development
    An impressive pedagogic museum but that is not completely updated on the human development
    It is situated in an impressive building as seems to be the standard in this city. It is very pedagogic throughout and really tries to catch the interest of children and everyone else. The only exception is the section with local birds in the entrance floor. These dusty birds must have been there since the nineteenth century. I especially appreciated how they showed the transformation from a kind of from a land-living mammal into a vale. However, my favourite topic is the human development. Also, this part was very well created. I especially liked the part of a neandertal funeral. Another thing that caught my eyes was the bronze statues of different humans caught in different activities. However, I was surprised and disappointed that the research frontiers that have moved very quickly the last decades was not incorporated. Especially, there was no information at all about the Denisovan man. Still that finding was published already in 2010. Neither was there any of that the human development cannot be show as a simple tree structure anymore since we now know there are intermittent mixing with more primitive humans over the years.
    Written August 10, 2022
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  • Ambiente Urbano
    Bogota, Colombia3 contributions
    Review of: National Museum of African American History and Culture
    About time!
    Great museum. Even from the outside!
    Explains much of the history of African and African American people since slavery began up to current influence in American culture.
    Very interesting and good for everyone to better understand the US culture and history.
    And to help reduce discrimination and try to avoid these atrocities.
    Written August 10, 2022
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  • Hans-Olof H
    Stockholm, Sweden835 contributions
    Review of: U.S. Capitol
    A fantastic house
    The Capitolium building on top of its hill is really a sight. A visit to Capitolium must be planned well in advanced since you must book a slot several weeks ahead to be sure. The guided tour includes the crypta, that is the basement level just under the rotunda, the rotunda under the dome, the old session room for the Supreme Court and the statue room. And if you are lucky another one or two rooms. Before the tour an information film is shown. There are many different groups at the same time, and even if you hear your own guide well it is very high noise level from all the other groups in the background. The fact that almost all the rooms are just made of stone make them very beautiful but also very noisy. The rotunda was of course the highlight of the tour with all the very nice paintings of historic events. We liked the tour a lot. Be certain not to miss the cafeteria, the sweets are delicious especially the dome shaped white chocolate pastry.
    Written August 10, 2022
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  • Monika M
    11 contributions
    Review of: Lincoln Memorial
    Majestic
    So much history and interesting info built into this site. A must see in the day, but definitely at night.
    Written August 13, 2022
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  • Moira W
    8 contributions
    Review of: National Gallery of Art
    Fabulous. a absolute must see!
    I could have spent a week in here and been very happy. Viewing the masters is my absolute happy place! I loved this museum. Would happily return to visit again.
    Written August 15, 2022
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  • bhaktimay
    Pune, Maharashtra, India2 contributions
    Review of: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
    STARK REALITY
    The Holocaust Museum is a must visit place. It's here that I met life face to face. You need guts to see the visuals here.
    Written August 14, 2022
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  • Genesis4ever
    Buenos Aires, Argentina162 contributions
    Review of: Library of Congress
    Worth the visit
    Very nice place and Library to walk around, look and see. Impresive hall, stairs and place for 'readers'. It has an example of Gutenberg's Bible.
    Written August 10, 2022
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  • Aron R
    4 contributions
    Review of: National Air and Space Museum
    Awesome!
    Had a great time here! I've always been big into the history of aviation and being able to walk around and see the planes was awesome
    Written July 13, 2022
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  • Terry T
    San Diego, CA53 contributions
    Review of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    Vietnam memorial
    It was very emotional seeing the names of so many brave men and women who sacrificed their life for freedom.
    Having a brother who served in Vietnam and know how many “close” calls he had really hit me hard! This is a must visit!
    Written August 15, 2022
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  • RowD2192
    Sydney, Australia126 contributions
    Review of: National Mall
    Time well spent
    Amazing to see this site along with the Washington monument at the Centre. Our family spent a few hours walking through this park and visited areas including the Korean and Vietnam War Memorial. It was a surreal experience.
    Written August 7, 2022
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  • ATLpch
    Atlanta, GA904 contributions
    Review of: Korean War Veterans Memorial
    Korean War Memorial-Night Visit, short walk from Lincoln Memorial
    The Korean War Memorial is impressive at night. It is located a very short walk from the Lincoln Memorial and is also much less crowded. The memorial grounds are almost silent as you walk by the realistic statues of soldiers and the memorial wall.
    Written August 5, 2022
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  • Alex .
    Nashville, TN173 contributions
    Review of: National Portrait Gallery
    History meets art
    I don't normally enjoy art museums, but this has an element of history that makes it a must-see for me.
    Written August 1, 2022
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  • WizeGuyFromDaChi
    Chicago,IL567 contributions
    Review of: Museum of the Bible
    Unlike any other museum
    Did a incredible job with every aspect and all details. Beautifully and wonderfully done in every way.

    The museum just has little bit of everything.;
    History
    Technology
    Information
    Artifacts
    Artistry
    Multimedia
    Video
    Hands on

    To go through all of you need an entire day. There is just a lot. Probably need more than one visit. Depends how much you read about each exhibit or artifact .

    Learn and see it all from the beginning until present day . Top floor has moving/rotating special exhibits.
    Written July 28, 2022
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  • HMom2
    Detroit, MI111 contributions
    Review of: Washington Monument
    Perfect view
    The view never gets old and never disappoints. The most annoying part of the entire experience is actually getting the times tickets 30 days in advance. But totally worth the trouble for the view.
    Written August 5, 2022
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  • Viking18
    Torremolinos, Spain419 contributions
    Review of: Georgetown
    Nice area and logs of shops
    Nice town with a lot of boutiques. A great whisky/bourbon/rye store.
    We walked all the way up and down and to the river to have a glas of wine

    A really nice place to go when you are in DC
    Written July 4, 2022
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