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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

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

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

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

National archives for black women's history. Mary McLeod Bethune's final home. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 1318 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-673-2402

Guided tours and seasonal open houses draw visitors to this 1703 plantation house. Sotterley Plantation 44300 Sotterly Ln., Hollywood, MD | 301-373-2280

The final home of the abolitionist. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 1411 W. St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-426-5961