Washington, D.C. Interactive Learning Lab

Click or tab through the map to explore Washington, D.C.’s monuments, museums, government buildings, and the Potomac River.

Explore 12 landmarks and river locations + district overview
Labeled map of Washington, D.C. showing the National Mall, monuments, museums, government buildings, and Potomac River
Washington, D.C. — The Nation’s Capital

Population: 693,645 (July 2025 U.S. Census estimate) · Established as federal district: 1790 · Total area: approximately 68 square miles · Official bird: Wood thrush · Official tree: Scarlet oak · Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All)

Tip: Use Tab and Enter to explore the highlighted map zones without a mouse.
Location Information and Narration
Reading accessibility:Each activity window can be moved, collapsed, or closed.
🔎 Online Scavenger Hunt (12)

✓ Fact or Fiction (10)

Decide whether each statement is factual based on the reading.

🎭 Two Truths & a Lie (8)

Two statements are true. Select the ONE false statement.

🧭 Map Skills Quiz (10)

Use the Washington, D.C. map to determine the direction from one place to another. The map is oriented with north at the top.

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