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Gold and silver objects and other luxury items made in China from the sixth through eighth centuries. Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

A permanent exhibit of pistols, rifles and imported weapons used by both sides during the war. A recreated Federal arms factory demonstrates how guns used by the Union were made. National Firearms Museum 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA | 703-267-1600

The companion museum to the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall showcases a collection of modern aircraft and spacecraft, and exhibitions about flight during the Korean, Vietnam and Cold wars and business aviation. Also on display hundreds of spacecraft, rockets, satellites and space-related small artifacts. The centerpiece of the space hangar is the Space Shuttle Discovery. At the Udvar-Hazy Center. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA | 202-633-1000

The body's major organ systems and how they function are depicted using human anatomical specimens. National Museum of Health and Medicine 2500 Linden Ln., Silver Spring, MD | 301-319-3300

Housed in one of the oldest synagogues in the Washington area, the museum tells the story of the local Jewish community through historic materials, educational programs and exhibits. Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum 701 Third St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-789-0900

The university honors the legacy of art professor David C. Driskell with a center dedicated to African American arts and culture. University of Maryland - College Park Baltimore Avenue and Rossborough Lane, College Park, MD | 301-314-2615

Exhibitions of works and creative processes of contemporary art. This museum plans to a North Charles Street space in the coming months. Contemporary Museum 100 W. Centre Street, Baltimore, MD | 410-783-5720

Seven galleries and a workshop space contain works by artists from artists from across the Americas. Fondo Del Sol Visual Arts and Media 2112 R St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-2777

This diplomacy center often features exhibits about international relations or featuring works by international artists. Meridian International Center 1624 Crescent Place NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-6800

Sculptures by the Washington Sculptors Group artists are on display. Kreeger Museum 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW, Washington, DC | 202-338-3552