Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium facts for kids

The Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium is a special group of museums in Washington, D.C.. It was started in 1983. The main goal of this group is to help promote museums that are not located on the famous National Mall.

Most of these museums are found in two historic neighborhoods: Dupont Circle and Kalorama. These areas are also close to Embassy Row, where many countries have their embassies. The Consortium began with seven museums and has now grown to include nine.

One of the most exciting events this group organizes is the free Museum Walk Weekend. This happens every year on the first full weekend in June. It's a great chance to explore these unique museums for free! The Consortium has even been honored for its work by Cultural Tourism DC.

Museums in the Consortium

This group includes several interesting museums. They each offer a different look into history, art, or culture.

• Anderson House: This is a historic mansion that was once the home of a wealthy diplomat. Today, it's a museum about American history and diplomacy.
• Dumbarton House: A beautiful example of Federal period architecture. It shows what life was like in the early 1800s.
• National Museum of American Jewish Military History: This museum tells the stories of Jewish Americans who served in the U.S. military.
• The Phillips Collection: America's first museum of modern art. It has amazing paintings by famous artists.
• Woodrow Wilson House: This was the home of President Woodrow Wilson after he left office. It's now a museum that shows his life and times.