Washington - Upper Northwest Neighborhood
The Upper Northwest Neighborhood in Washington is predominantly a residential neighborhood home to the Washington Cathedral, Rock Creek Park and Anderson House.
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African-American Civil War Memorial
This 11-foot bronze statue depicting soldiers from various armed service honors the African-Americans who served in the Union forces during the Civil War. The names of the black servicemen and the white officers who led them are engraved into semi-circular walls at the site.
African-American Civil War Memorial
10th and U Streets NW
Washington, DC
United States
10th and U Streets NW
Washington, DC
United States
Phone 1 (202) 667-2667
Fax 1 (202) 667-6771
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 |
Art Science & Technology Institute
Visitors can see the combination of art and science at this institute devoted to holograms, lasers and high technology. The collection includes the world's largest hologram.
Hillwood Museum
The Hillwood Museum and Gardens showcase the 25-acre estate and unique art collection of Post cereal heir and businesswoman Marjorie Merriweather Post. She collected imperial Russian fine and decorative arts and the museum also features her extensive series of eighteenth-century French works of art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
February 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Child 6-18 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Islamic Center (Mosque)
The Islamic Center is an educational, religious and cultural institution as well as the most widely known Mosque in Washington. Highlights include a 160 foot minaret, a library and a notable mosaic with inscriptions from the Koran.
Islamic Center / Mosque
2551 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20008
United States
2551 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20008
United States
Phone 1 (202) 332-8343
Fax 1 (202) 234-5035
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Naval Observatory
US Naval Observatory was established in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments. Today it is a premier authority on astronomical data and earth orientation. The US Naval Observatory is also responsible for providing the information necessary for safe navigation in air, space and at sea. Home of the atomic clocks, which keep the most precise time on the planet.
US Naval Observatory
3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20392-5420
United States
3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20392-5420
United States
Phone 1 (202) 762-1467
Fax 1 (202) 762-1489
Public tours of the USNO are offered on selected Monday evenings from 8:30 pm until 10:00 pm and may be cancelled at any time with little notice. Passes must be reserved 4 to 6 weeks in advance for every Monday night tour.
Society of the Cincinnati at Anderson House
Anderson House was built between 1902 and 1905 as the winter home of Ambassador Larz Anderson and his wife. The Late Renaissance Revival style home contains many of the original decorative European and Asian art works as well as original furnishings. As the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati, composed of male descendants of Revolutionary War officers, the museum has Revolutionary War artifacts and the Society of the Cincinnati Library.
Society of the Cincinnati
2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008-2810
United States
2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008-2810
United States
Phone 1 (202) 785-2040
Fax 1 (202) 785-0729
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
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)
Washington Doll's House & Toy Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.
Washington Doll's House & Toy Museum presents a collection of mostly Victorian age dolls, toys and games. The museum director is a noted author and is often on hand to sign copies of her books.
Washington Doll's House & Toy Museum presents a collection of mostly Victorian age dolls, toys and games. The museum director is a noted author and is often on hand to sign copies of her books.
