During the Revolutionary War, Charles Willson Peale took upon himself the mission of creating a gallery to portray the great men of his era. The Navy Museum was established in 1961 and opened to the public in 1963. As one of 14 Navy museums throughout the country, it is the only one that presents an overview of U.S. Naval history. Permanent and temporary exhibitions commemorate the Navy's wartime heroes and battles as well as its peacetime contributions in exploration, diplomacy, space flight, navigation and humanitarian service. Come and learn how the people of Georgetown lived when it was a major tobacco seaport.
Admission is free.
Sackler Gallery of Art - Links including educational programs, membership, exhibitions, and what is new. Great Japanese and Persian exhibits. Definitely a book mark. Smithsonian Institute - Links to the many museums within the Smithsonian organization.