Science and Physics in Washington, D.C.

In addition to the large number of political and historical memorials and sites in Washington, D.C., there are a number of science-related locations which are also nice to visit. Though some of the locations are obvious, the science might be a bit more surprising. For example, I didn't know that the National Museum of American History had a large section of the first floor devoted to science and invention.

Here's a brief list of some scientific sites to visit in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area:

• National Academy of Sciences (including the Einstein Memorial statue)
• Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences
• Smithsonian National Museum of American History (Science in American Life, Invention at Play, & Spark!Lab exhibits)
• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (see also the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport)