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The Fairmont Washington, D.C. |
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10Best Art Museums |
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Phillips Collection |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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1600 21st St NW, Washington 20009 • 202-387-2151
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Distance:
~0.50 mi * |
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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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El Museo Fondo Del Sol |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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2112 R St. NW Florida Ave, Washington 20009 • 202-483-2777
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Distance:
~0.53 mi * |
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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! METRO: Dupont Circle |
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Textile Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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2320 S St NW, Washington 20008 • 202-667-0441
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Distance:
~0.60 mi * |
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DUPONT CIRCLE. This museum teaches visitors about the history and evolution of textiles, which have played an important role in the economic and cultural history of our world. The vast collections of rugs and other pieces of textile art showcase the technical developments made over the years. The selection includes pieces from around the world, such as African, Asian and Latin American textiles. Don't miss the stellar collection of Oriental carpets. In the Activity Gallery, try your hand at working with various materials and dyes. METRO: Dupont Circle |
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Corcoran Gallery of Art |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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500 17th St NW, Washington 20006 • 202-639-1700
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Distance:
~0.91 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This venerable museum began construction in 1859 and has the honor of being the oldest art institution in DC. The Corcoran has several impressive collections; the Clark collection of Dutch and Flemish masterpieces is one of the most noteworthy. The Walker collection focuses on dramatic works by Renoir, Monet and Pisarro. In addition to these European displays, several exhibits are devoted to contemporary American pieces by artists such as John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer. On Sundays, the museum hosts a popular gospel brunch. METRO: Farragut West and Farragut North |
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National Museum of Women in the Arts |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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1250 New York Ave NW, Washington 20005 • 202-783-5000 • 800-222-7270
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Distance:
~1.23 mi * |
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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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National Portrait Gallery |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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8th St and F St NW, Washington 20013-7012 • 202-633-8300
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Distance:
~1.64 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. The National Portrait Gallery is housed in a beautiful historic Greek Revival building, constructed in 1836 as the U.S. Patent Office. The museum's contents include a complete collection of presidential portraits, and the American Origins:1600-1900 exhibit features 17 galleries of portraits of other historic figures such as Pocahontas, Henry Clay and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Additional exhibits are devoted to American athletes and entertainers. |
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Smithsonian American Art Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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8th St and F St NW Reynolds Center, Washington • 202-633-7970
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Distance:
~1.64 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Adjacent to the National Portrait Gallery, the American Art Museum's collection ranges from colonial works to contemporary folk art and features artists such as John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Mary Cassatt, John Winslow Homer, James McNeill Whistler, Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andrew Wyeth. The museum also offers a fascinating selection of African American and Latino art. |
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Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sacker Gallery |
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1200 Jefferson Dr SW National Mall, Washington 20560 • 202-633-4880
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Distance:
~1.72 mi * |
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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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The Smithsonian Institution |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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1000 Jefferson Dr, Washington 20560 • 202-633-1000
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Distance:
~1.81 mi * |
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NATIONAL MALL. The Smithsonian – for many, the image of the 19th-century sandstone "Castle" immediately springs to mind. The Institution itself is larger than most realize (19 museums and the National Zoo in DC alone) and granting only one day to "do the Smithsonian" is a mistake. Always-popular stops are the National Air & Space Museum and the National Museum of American History (closed until Summer 2008); however, the beautiful National Museum of the American Indian has emerged as a hot attraction, and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington-Dulles serves as a fascinating repository of nearly 80% of the Smithsonian's air and space collection. METRO: Smithsonian |
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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1050 Independence Ave SW National Mall, Washington 20560 • 202-633-4880
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Distance:
~1.81 mi * |
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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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