From a theater company and a historical home to a diverse set of attractions including the soon-to-open Museum of the Bible, the NTA membership includes six suppliers in Washington, D.C., that provide a range of programs and experiences for groups. Tour operators can email Lindsay Hill of Destination DC or reach out to the NTA contacts at the respective attractions for assistance with D.C. itineraries.
Arena Stage
NTA contact: Isaac Evans
arenastage.org
Since it was founded in 1950, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has brought to the stage a wide array of works. The organization’s intentional focus on plays by American writers is revealed through the many shows each season that highlight contemporary issues and reflect the nation’s diversity and challenges.
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens
NTA contact: Meredith DeSantis
hillwoodmuseum.org
Groups have no shortage of things to see and do at this multifaceted attraction. During visits to the estate and museum, they can see hundreds of artifacts and personal effects that belonged to owner Marjorie Merriweather Post, as well as her renowned art collection. They also can explore 13 acres of gardens.
International Spy Museum
NTA contact: Lori Scott
spymuseum.org
Interactivity is the name of the game at the world’s only museum dedicated solely to global espionage and intelligence. In addition to housing thousands of artifacts, the museum offers immersive activities and programs such as “Spy in the City” and “Operation Spy” that require participants to use their detective skills.
Museum of the Bible
NTA contact: Kelly Martin
museumofthebible.org
Located two blocks from the National Mall and three blocks from the U.S. Capitol, this 430,000-square-foot attraction will open this month. Hundreds of artifacts and exhibits—spread across the Narrative Floor, the History Floor and the Impact Floor—will tell the stories of the Bible, from Genesis through the New Testament.
Newseum
NTA contact: Monica Garney
newseum.org
The attraction promotes, explains and defends free expression and the five freedoms of the First Amendment: religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. An ever-changing list of temporary exhibits—such as “1968: Civil Rights at 50,” which debuts in January 2018—add to Newseum’s vast permanent collection.
Smithsonian Institution
NTA contact: Kevin Tracy
si.edu/groupsales
The Smithsonian’s collection of attractions includes 11 museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater Washington, D.C., area. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more for paid exhibits, IMAX movies, meal packages and more.
Top photo: Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Photo by Eric Long/Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
