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Lincoln-related artifacts including a lock of the 16th president's hair with flowers from his coffin and a playbill from "Our American Cousin," the performance during which Lincoln was shot. Newseum 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 888-639-7386

This exhibit features artifacts and photos showing the relationship between the FBI and the news media, including the Unabomber's cabin, J. Edgar Hoover's desk and Patty Hearst's gun. Newseum 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Early maps and illustrations show the Western fascination with Asia during the 16th-18th centuries. Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-544-4600

Go back in time to March 6, 1865, the date of Lincoln's second inauguration. Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Exhibition highlights include reproductions of Da Vinci's anatomical drawings, a replica of the "Mona Lisa" in 3D and examples of the artist's innovations in science and engineering. Best for ages 8 and older. Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD | 410-685-5225

The National Museum of Natural History unveils its biggest, most complex exhibition devoted to the planet's biggest, most complex ecosystem: the ocean. National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Nine-hundred objects reveal the impact that the 43 U.S. presidents have had on the country. National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC

A look at the country's influential first ladies, from Martha to Jackie and Eleanor to Laura. National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

An examination of the relationship between parked cars and the environments built for them. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-272-2448

The museum puts its extensive collection of artifacts pertaining to the 16th president on display in honor of the Lincoln Bicentennial. National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000