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EXPLORE D.C. | | | | | | | Arthur M. Sackler Gallery1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington,
DC
20560
202-633-4880 | | | | | Description: NATIONAL MALL. Physician Arthur Sackler was fascinated by all things Asian, and the museum that bears his name is a magnificent showcase for the works that he painstakingly collected. Highlights of Sackler's collection include Chinese jades and bronzes, while the Vever Collection consists of an extremely rare collection of Islamic manuscripts from the 11th century through the 19th century. Japanese prints and portraits are also presented here, and the ImaginAsia program brings the East to life for children of all ages. METRO: Smithsonian
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| 2112 R St. NW
Washington,
DC
20009
202-483-2777 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Since 1973 this museum has offered an array of multi-cultural exhibits, with a strong collection of pre-Colombian art as well as an ever changing assemblage of African American, Caribbean, Native American, and Latino art. A full schedule of special programming includes concerts and lectures, along with performance art and video presentations. Well worth a visit! Admission is by contribution. METRO: Dupont Circle
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| Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sacker Gallery1200 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington,
DC
20560
202-633-4880 | | | | | Description: NATIONAL MALL. This museum has three claims to fame: it was the first Smithsonian museum dedicated exclusively to art, it houses a fantastic collection of Asian art, and it has perhaps the world's most extensive collection of works by American James Whistler. Charles Lang Freer collected thousand of Asian art and artifacts during his lifetime and also purchased many pieces from his good friend Whistler. The Asian collection has expanded to over 20,000, though the American collection has remained unchanged per Freer's request. The Freer connects to the the Sackler Gallery via an underground exhibition space. METRO: Smithsonian
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| 2401 Foxhall Rd NW
Washington,
DC
20007
202-338-3552 | | | | | Description: GEORGETOWN. This private facility has been open to the public only since 1994, but the Kreeger, with 200 works collected in a post-modern mansion near Georgetown, has earned a fine reputation for its varied displays and its artist-outreach programs. From the 1940s through the 1980s, Carmen and David Kreeger spent their insurance fortune building this magnificent mix of works by Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Munch, Kandinsky and more. Lectures and concerts are frequently held here. Reservations are required for weekday visits to the museum. No reservations needed for Saturday tours.
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| 4th St and Constitution Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20565
202-737-4215 | | | | | Description: NATIONAL MALL. One of the world's most prominent and admired museums, the National Gallery delights visitors with exhibits spanning the art of the Middle Ages to the art of today. The West Building covers the 13th through 19th centuries, while the sleek East Building (designed by I.M. Pei) is devoted to modern and contemporary works. All told, there are 3000 paintings, 2000 pieces of sculpture and over 100,000 prints, drawings and papers held here, including paintings by da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and Rembrandt. After touring the galleries, be sure to allot time for the stunning Sculpture Garden situated at the corner of 7th and Madison. METRO: Judiciary Square, Archives or Smithsonian
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| National Museum of African Art950 Independence Ave SW
Washington,
DC
20560
202-357-4600 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This Smithsonian-run museum is dedicated to the study and collection of African art from all time periods and regions, with a focus on sub-Saharan areas. Located on the Mall, largely underground in the Smithsonian Gardens complex, the museum has a permanent collection of more than 7,000 pieces, including masks, jewelry, carvings, photography, and artifacts made from materials such as wood, metal, ceramic, and ivory. The collection of ritual objects is particularly extensive and educational. METRO: L'Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian
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| National Museum of the American Indian4th St and Independence Ave SW
Washington,
DC
20560
202-633-1000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This stunning, sinuous museum crafted of limestone and set amid forty "grandfather" boulders and an extensive planted landscape acknowledges the Native American experience in culture, cosmology, craft, and history. Almost a million artifacts represent communities from North, South, and Central America, mesmerizing visitors with their age, beauty, and utility. The building also serves as a gathering space, complete with library, gift shop, theaters, and a cafe with authentic Native American dishes. METRO: L'Enfant Plaza
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| National Museum of Women in the Arts1250 New York Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20005
202-783-5000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Inside a spectacular beaux-arts building, this is the only museum of its kind in the world. Instead of focusing on a particular period or style, this museum focuses on the achievements of women artists "of all periods and all nationalities," according to its mission statement. In addition to showcasing more than 2,600 works by 700 artists, including famous pieces by Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt, this museum conducts research and publishes studies related to women and the arts. METRO: Metro Center
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| 1600 21st St NW
Washington,
DC
20009
202-387-2151 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. In a refurbished Georgian Revival mansion in the heart of vibrant DuPont Circle, you'll find the Phillips, America's first museum of modern art. What began as a private collection in 1921, now includes more than 250 works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party" resides here, along with works by Picasso, Manet, Matisse, Braque, Daumier, Dove, Cezanne, El Greco and Bonnard. Classical music programs are held on Sundays from September through May. The admission price varies with the current exhibt and covers the permanent collection. METRO: Dupont Circle
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| 201 Prince St
Alexandria,
VA
22314
703-548-0035 | | | | | Description: ALEXANDRIA. This eye-catching Greek Revival structure was built in 1850. Originally a bank, the unique apricot-colored building later served as a hospital during the Civil War. Years later it became what it is today an excellent museum with a broad range of fine art from local and regional art on display. Performances by the Alexandria Ballet are often on the schedule. METRO: King Street, then DASH bus
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