More Sightseeing in Washington DC
Thanks to the pictures I took during my first trip, I can clearly remember the places I visited in our nation's capital in the summer of 1994. I remember seeing the Archives, the Capitol, as well as the Supreme Court Building. I wanted to see them all again on my second visit and fortunately I did.
This time around, however, it wasn't the heat I had to deal with but the extreme cold. It was cold but I loved it, even the snow to tell the truth!. I honestly did. Marc, on the other hand hated it and had a hard time walking around the city. To think, he grew up in the area. Funny, isn't it? His blood has really thinned out after living in California for so long.
The façade of the National Archives Building. It is here where the three main formative documents of the United States and its government namely the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are kept and exhibited for the public to see.
I took this picture of the National Archives Building from the Hirshhorn Museum
At the same steps of the National Archives Building which I visited 23 years ago one summer. How time flies I tell you.
The Hirshhorn Museum where contemporary art is displayed.
This was one of the most memorable exhibits inside the Hirshhorn for me. Who can possibly forget a naked man sitting in a corner?
In front of one of the floor to ceiling art at the basement of the Hirshhorn.
Here's another one of the floor to ceiling artworks at the basement of the Hirshhorn.
Ai WeiWei had a huge exhibit at the Hirshhorn at the time of our visit
The Capitol Building
Can you see the Capitol Building in the far background?
The so called Castle houses the Smithsonian Museum's Information Center. Located inside near the north entrance is the crypt of James Smithson, benefactor of the institution, while outside on the mall, a bronze statue, created by William Wetmore Story, honors Joseph Henry.
One of the exhibits inside the Castle
