Best Art Museums in Washington
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National Gallery of Art
Established in 1937, this originally private museum houses a grand collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art…
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Folger Shakespeare Library & Theatre
Situated only a short walk from America's greatest landmarks, this institution is dedicated to one of the greatest English playwrights -…
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National Portrait Gallery
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this portrait gallery contains exhibitions focused on famous Americans.
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Freer Gallery of Art
Located on the National Mall, this gallery forms the National Museum of Asian Art and houses a collection containing more than 26 000…
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this majestic building was designed by an American architect Gordon Bunshaft.
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DAR Museum
This unique museum houses a great collection of historical relics and items used prior to the Industrial Revolution - travel back in time…
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The Phillips Collection
Supposedly the first museum of modern art in America, this building is home to a truly remarkable collection of more than 3000 works of art…
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National Museum of African Art
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum is devoted to showcasing African art and culture.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
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Dumbarton Oaks
Housed in a historic estate, this museum focuses on Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely dedicated" to championing…
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery is an art museum of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., focusing on Asian art.
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