Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition

I am making plans to attend Washington 2006, and have been wondering how many of you are doing the same. This Exhibition is taking place from May 27th through June 3rd this year in Washington, DC-- but I'm sure most of you already know that. There will be around 3800 frames of exhibits, so even if one is not interested in shopping at the bourse there will be plenty to see and learn about, and admission is free.

I am hoping to take my whole family, because my teenagers want to see the Smithsonian Institution, and my daughter is actually interested in the Philatelic Exhibition as well. However, it is pretty expensive to stay in a hotel in DC proper, so I will be staying about 40 minutes away.

Anyone else who is considering visiting this Exhibition and is wondering what their family might do if they are not interested in stamps need not worry. The Smithsonian Institution's museums can keep people of all interests occupied for a long time. They are definitely worth a visit, and admission there is also free, although you will need to pay to park in DC.
Here are some of the Smithsonian exhibits that will be open during the same dates as the Philatelic Exhibition:
--"Legendary Coins and Currency", at the Castle on Jefferson Avenue
--"BIG/small" at the African Art Museum
-- "Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life along the North Pacific Coast", at the American Indian Museum
--"War Letters: Lost and Found", at the Postal Museum

This is the link to information about the Philatelic Exhibition. Their website includes all the information you need to plan a trip, including directions, accommodations, lists of participating dealers, floor plans, and more.

Please let me know if you are planning on attending. Perhaps we can arrange a meet-up?

Suzi