Every painter of the world is really present!!! The new section, apart the architecture very interesting, is less important to see.
National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC
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National Portrait Gallery
F Street NW, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, DC 20560
(Downtown / Chinatown)
202 357 2700
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Ranked #14 of 229 attractions in Washington DC
Type: Art Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveller Description: The National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum share space in a National Historic Landmark building in Washington DC The...
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This is a great museum near Chinatown. I enjoyed the Presidential Portraits. They have a fantastic courtyard.
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Southington, Connecticut
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Great hours, historic building and two museums in one. I visit every time I come to DC. Theres something there for all ages.
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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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Washington, DC has many museums, and it might seem like this is just any one of them. In fact, it is definitely one of the best and if you have time to go to just a few, make sure to visit the National Portrait Gallery. The gallery contains portraits of famous people, artistic portraits and artistic photographs, and while this...
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Whether you have 20 minutes or a few hours, the National Portrait Gallery is worth stopping by. They have a cafe and an expensive gift shop if you want to grab a bite or a souvenir.
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San Diego, California
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I'm not someone who has ever been much of an art fan. However, after not being able to get into Ford's Theater, we swung by to check this out since it's only a block away. And the portrait theme throughout made this a very entertaining visit. In addition to portraits of all of our Presidents, they usually have some rotating...
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Oakland, CA
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Seriously, I'm not much into most art museums. I happened to be in the neighborhood with a little extra time, so I went into the National Portrait Gallery to see if Steven Colbert's portrait was still on display somewhere. I got completely sucked in and started exploring everything. Sports, contemporary personalities, Presidents, etc. There really is something for everyone in...
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Vienna, VA
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Visit the Portrait Gallery when you visit the American Art Museum or the Spy Museum. Both are very close. The museum is free.
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Monterey, CA
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I visit the Portrait Gallery every time I'm in DC. The portraits of the Presidents are mesmerizing. The descriptions of each President, while in some instances kinder than warranted, provide a fascinating look into the history of our country. Do not miss the courtyard in the back. It is a profoundly beautiful space.
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Louisville, Kentucky
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This is a free museum. It is a little off the beat and path but worth the extra steps. It really takes 2 or 3 visits to see it all.
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