Washington - Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania is a broad avenue which runs from the White House to Congress and thus serves as a ceremonial way. For example, several presidents have walked the distance after their inaugurations. The street is lined with many elegant buildings of interest and is designated on the National Register.
In the design of the District of Columbia a square street grid was overlaid with a series of diagonal avenues, most named after American states.
In the design of the District of Columbia a square street grid was overlaid with a series of diagonal avenues, most named after American states.
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The associated tourist area is approximately bounded by N to G Street between 3rd and 12th Streets NW. This revitalized district of the city is home to the National Portrait Gallery, Ford's Theatre and the National Building Museum, among others.
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Canadian Embassy
The Canadian Embassy is the only foreign building on Pennsylvania Avenue. Designed by Arthur Erikson, the building has a ring of columns near the street that nicely frame a view of Congress. In the courtyard, a Haida (British Columbia Native American) statue of mythical and native figures in a canoe conveys the Canadian spirit and culture.
Canadian Embassy
501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
Phone 1 (202) 682-1740
Fax 1 (202) 682-7726
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Federal Bureau of Investigation (closed)
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The J. Edgar Hoover F.B.I. Building houses exhibits that detail the history and jurisdiction of the F.B.I. Tours stop in the crime laboratories, DNA testing unit and include a live ammunition, machine gun fire demonstration.
The J. Edgar Hoover F.B.I. Building houses exhibits that detail the history and jurisdiction of the F.B.I. Tours stop in the crime laboratories, DNA testing unit and include a live ammunition, machine gun fire demonstration.
Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum
The Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum houses a collection of Jewish artifacts in the oldest synagogue building in Washington. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum
701 3rd Street NW
Washington, DC 20001-2624
United States
701 3rd Street NW
Washington, DC 20001-2624
United States
Phone 1 (202) 789-0900
Fax 1 (202) 789-0485
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
National Archives & Records Administration
The National Archives building is the home of the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta and more than three billion other records of significance. At any given time about 1,100 documents, photographs, maps, drawings, film or audio clips, are on display in the Public Vaults, presenting the raw materials of American democracy.
Hours
March 15 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 7 to March 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guided tours daily at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Reservations are required for guided tour, call for appointment.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
National Building Museum
The National Building Museum features exhibits on architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. The Great Hall has a collection of some of the world's tallest Corinthian columns and has been the site of a number of inaugural balls. As well, there is an ongoing exhibit on the history of the building of Washington called, "Washington: Symbol and City".
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
This 3-acre memorial site contains a marble wall with the names of nearly 15,000 law enforcement officers who have died in the name of duty dating back to 1794. There are also four statues of adult lions with their cubs. A museum and visitor center are close by, 1.5 blocks west at 605 E. Street.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Visitors Centre
605 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
605 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Phone 1 (202) 737-3400
Fax 1 (202) 737-3405
Old Post Office Pavilion
Built in 1899, the Romanesque old post office now houses a collection of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. There is a 315-foot clock tower and an observation deck with views of the city.
Hours
March 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to February 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tower tour operates from 8 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. in summer and 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. in winter.
Last tour begins 30 mins before closing.
Shakespeare Theatre
Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, founded in 1985, presents the works of Shakespeare and other classical plays. The theatre also sponsors educational programs and special events, notably the free outdoor productions held in June at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park.
Shakespeare Theatre
450 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
450 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Phone 1 (202) 547-1122
Fax 1 (202) 608-6350
Washington Convention Center
The Washington Convention Center has four exhibition halls and 37 meeting rooms in which large national and international conventions, trade shows and other special events take place throughout the year. It opened in January 1983 and is close to a number of Washington landmarks. The center can accomodate approximately 26000 people.
Washington DC Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
Phone 1 (202) 249-3000
Fax 1 (202) 249-3133
