Arlington, Virginia has a lot to offer. There are many parks and green spaces, many different housing styles, wonderful schools, and prices to fit any budget. The majority of the area jobs are located in Tysons Corner and Washington, DC, both of which are conveniently accessible from Arlington. Arlington is not the spot to seek for a sweet deal on a house that has been on the market for a while. Arlington Real Estate is in high demand and moves quickly. Since a large portion of the Wanderlog crew enjoys traveling, whenever we visit a new location, we are compelled to look for the most well-known attractions. Read on for the Top Museums in Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington Arts Center
AAC acts as a springboard for up-and-coming artists, gives established artists a chance to try something new, and gives the general public a taste of the most appealing contemporary art in the area through its quarterly changing exhibitions. AAC issues a request for proposals for its SOLOS shows once a year. Our revolving exhibits committee, which is composed of illustrious artists, critics, curators, and collectors, evaluates the entries. Each of the chosen artists, who are from the Mid-Atlantic region, puts a stand-alone exhibition in one of seven different gallery locations, creating a cross-section of cutting-edge art in various media. AAC further offers themed group shows that are curated by our director of exhibitions or well-known outside curators. These performances frequently tackle difficult and relevant subjects, and they bring a wide spectrum of outstanding performers from the local, national, and even international scenes to Arlington.
Ball Sellers House
Arlington’s oldest residence is most likely the Ball-Sellers House in the Glencarlyn area. The museum’s loft has a rare original clapboard roof that can be seen. Two of Arlington’s early families are linked to the house. Lord William Fairfax granted 166 acres of land on Four Mile Run to John Ball in 1742, and that grant comprised the property. The frame lean-to extension and the original log home are thought to have been constructed by Ball. He stipulated that his property be sold after his death in 1766, with the earnings going to his wife Elizabeth and his five daughters. William Carlin paid 100 pounds for the farm in 1772. Elizabeth Ball might have stayed in the home until her passing in around 1792 because she made the decision to accept her widow’s dower rather than her husband’s will. William Carlin stipulated in his will that the property be divided into manageable pieces for people with limited resources to buy. This turned out to be unlikely, so it was instead divided into three lots and given to Carlin’s three kids. The 94-acre Mansion House Tract was purchased by James Harvey Carlin in 1835 for $874. After James Carlin passed away, his son Andrew and daughter Ann ran the land as a dairy farm. The farm was purchased in 1887 and later developed as a subdivision for “all men and women of modest means or who receive stated wages” by William W. Curtis and Samuel F. Burdett. In 1896, that subdivision was given the name Glencarlyn. The Ball-Sellers House is made up of a one-story log construction that predates the 18th century and a two-story frame building that was possibly the original home. A frame lean-to was later added not long after the log house was constructed. Since the clapboard roof is located in the loft, it is the most distinctive aspect of the house. A well and a little log barn are in the yard.
Planet World
This museum, which can be found at 925 13th Street NW, attempts to make language more tangible with interesting, hands-on exhibitions. Planet Word, the first voice-activated museum in the world, is located inside the storied Franklin School and has immersive exhibits that awe visitors of all ages. Inside, you’ll learn about the real power of words and how they can make people happier, more empathic, and more connected to one another. Planet Word’s impressive interactive features make it stand out among DC’s other museums right away. A museum experience unlike any other in the District is created when you, as a visitor, connect with the written and spoken language of the structure. The Speaking Willow Tree welcomes you and as you travel between its branches, you hear murmurs in hundreds of different languages. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, a groundbreaking artist, presents his first permanent installation in Washington, DC, with this immersive metal sculpture.
