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National Gallery of Art
9,190 reviews
#3 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"An amazing collection of American and European art (for an art museum showcasing art from other societies, cultures, countries, you'll have to go to one of DC's other museums): Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Ger...""It's one of the best art museums in DC and I enjoyed every second as I discovered all those fantastic portraits and sculptures that have originated in Europe and America from different centuries."
National Portrait Gallery
3,501 reviews
#6 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"There is so much to see- from traditional portraits and art from early Americana and international influences to more modern "Pop" art, interpretive portraits, dioramas, folk art, and immersive installations.""We toured this wonderful museum when in DC and you really need days to see it all!! Fantastic exhibits...three or four floors of pictures and paintings...Americana, Presidents, statues, sooooo much and so wonderful!!"
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
1,251 reviews
#7 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The greenhouse filled with fragrant orchids was beautiful, the extensive collection of French & Russian art (including Faberge eggs and glittering necklaces) was fabulous, and the manicured gardens were beautiful!""Visiting Marjorie Merrywether Post’s estate in DC is a look into the past with amazing collections of antique furnishings, masses of porcelain, A i tings including Catherine the Great and the last czar and czarina..."
Smithsonian American Art Museum
1,543 reviews
#11 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"A great and extensive collection of American art coupled with the National Portrait Gallery makes this museum a must visit while in D.C. the Presidential Portrait Gallery is a definite stop as is the special Civil...""Although these galleries don’t get the same attention as all the other Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, they are a must see! Excellent layout to match an excellent collection."
Renwick Gallery
1,118 reviews
#15 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Some amazing installations are created by artists of eclectic backgrounds for Burning Man, some of whose works are featured indoors at the Smithsonian Renwick Museum, a major museum in Washington, DC where they ta...""Some is interactive, some thought provoking, some fun, other parts inspiring (Burning Man exhibit), but all pieces are true works of art and incredible craftsmanship."
Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
719 reviews
#16 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"From wooden Japanese warrior statues to a charming monkey sculpture, to an entire reconstructed dining room decorated with peacock designs by James Whistler; there are amazing exhibits around every corner.""The Asian artifacts, ceramics, screens are first class but for me the Whistler paintings and those of Sargent, Dewing and others as well made for a wonderful "impressionist like" experience."
The Phillips Collection
1,390 reviews
#19 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Loved every gallery, specially the Mark Rothko room, the Jacob Lawrence & Norman Lewis displays of African American migrations and many many very famous artworks by Van Gogh, Picasso, Kandinsky, Klee, El Greco, Re...""Located in the wonderful Dupont Circle area and away from the crowded press of the museums along the Mall, the Phillips is a house museum in the best sense of the term with an amazing collection of contemporary ar..."
The Kreeger Museum
116 reviews
#31 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"A small wonderful art museum with a small collection of Chagall, Monet, Picasso, Miro, Renoir, Cezanne and, yes, good collection of Rodin sculpture.""This is a lovely private home-turned-museum, that brings you up close to some wonderful works of art from Monets to Picassos to a Calder—without the crowds."
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
874 reviews
#32 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Because of the highly intellectual content of the material presented this is one of the less popular of the Washington museums and a great place to go during the weekend, when the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum...""This sunken sculpture garden on the National Mall across the street from the Hirshhorn Museum that is always wonderful to wander about and enjoy."
Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
35 reviews
#48 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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