Editor's Choice

Washington, D.C.’s landscape is defined by the 1,000-acre National Mall and distinct memorials like the 1979 Albert Einstein bronze statue and the 1931 Titanic Monument. The selection includes the Phillips Collection, known as America's first museum of modern art with over 3,000 works, and the International Spy Museum, which documents global tradecraft. The DEA Museum provides insight into federal drug law enforcement history. Together, these landmarks represent the capital's scientific, artistic, and historical foundations.

Albert Einstein Memorial

Unveiled in 1979, this memorial celebrates one of the greatest scientists in the world.

National Mall

Vast landscaped park and national landmark containing over 1,000 acres of green space, iconic memorials, and museums. It serves as a symbolic civic space for national remembrance and public gatherings.

International Spy Museum

The International Spy Museum is an independent non-profit history museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of…

The Phillips Collection

Supposedly the first museum of modern art in America, this building is home to a truly remarkable collection of more than 3000 works of art…

DEA Museum

The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum and Visitors Center is a museum owned by the Drug Enforcement Administration and located in…

Titanic Monument

This 13-foot granite statue in Southwest Washington was sculpted by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and dedicated in 1931. It honors the men who sacrificed their lives during the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic to save women and children.