The National Museum of American History: The museum reopened Nov. 21 after a two-year, $85 million renovation. The centerpiece of the museum is the new Star-Spangled Gallery, which offers visitors a unique look at the nearly 200-year-old Star Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem. The museum is on the National Mall, at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington. The museum is free and open every day except Christmas Day. Hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 202-633-1000 or go to americanhistory.si.edu.
Newseum: The six-story museum dedicated to media and journalism was relocated from Arlington, Va., to the heart of Washington in April. It is on Pennsylvania Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets Northwest. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Tickets are $20 for adults 13-64; $18 for seniors 65 and older; $13 for youths 7-12; free for children 6 and younger. For more information, call 888-639-7386 or go to newseum.org.
