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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Art Museum and Art Gallery
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"Impressive! Enjoyed the folk art."(5 Tips)
"Check out the Art of Video Games exhibit."(3 Tips)
"There is better American Art at the National Gallery."(3 Tips)
"Nam June Paik!!!!! 2 of his installations are located here!"(2 Tips)
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- Fodor's TravelAugust 31, 2017The museum includes folk art and crafts, decorative arts, and the largest collection of New Deal art and American Impressionist paintings. Visitors tend to adore the contemporary craft collection. Read more
stepherApril 21, 2015You can save this museum until later in the day as it is open until 7PM while most others close earlier. Please verify because these things change.
Mark BJune 29, 2015Less crowded of Smithsonians, but loaded with great American artists and sculptors. From 1600s to present day. Includes modern works of pop culture art that are eclectic. Great museum!
SmithsonianJune 7, 2012Take one of the daily docent-led tours or behind the scenes tour of the Lunder Conservation Ctr (Wed @ 3). Short on time? Stop by the Info Desk to get the Ten Highlights self-guided tour
One of my favorite museums in DC--open until 7, not as many tourists thanks to its location off the Mall, great modern art collection, airy courtyard.
Sophia AlexApril 26, 2017Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C, the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft has aviation fans streaming in to see 50,000 original artifacts. Read more
Serhii LutskoAugust 17, 2017This museum has mostly modern art so definitely nice place to go for people who like it
Anne HenochowiczJanuary 29, 2016I like to bring my lunch to the atrium during the work week. It feels like you're picnicking by a stream on a warm spring day, no matter the weather outside.
Bruna SommerJuly 16, 2015I thought it was bigger, but I loved the building and the Civil War collection. Good memories in the heart of Chinatown.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 13, 2012Going to see a show? TICKETplace, nearby at 923 F Street, offers tickets for select events on the day of the show at half price. Purchases must be made in person. -- Green Guide Editor Read more
Dave HamelinkDecember 19, 2015Every few months you get a new featured exhibit so it will often have something new to see. Good for having quiet conversation.
Please pass by the information desk and ask about tours .. It provides great details without searching. Just remember the last tour is at 3:30 pm
Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014One of my favorite museums. This place it literally attached to the Portrait Gallery. Check out the Kogod courtyard.- Sit back and stare into Nam June Paik's "Megatron/Matrix" and "Electronic Superhighway" for as long as you like. It's free!
Rachel UtschFebruary 25, 2011LOVE the "open" conservation labs and storage! An interesting side to museums that you rarely see. Don't leave without seeing this part of the museum on the third floor mezzanine and fourth floor.
George ZinkgrafApril 4, 2016The tours and the collection of art you could,spend weeks learning about various,artists
Cidomar Biancardi FilhoMay 11, 2017Like the other Smithsonian Museums, great place to go. And the admission is free.
Julie Smith DavidOctober 6, 2012Be sure to walk between the buildings through the underground tunnel: great light installation, gelato and coffee bar, and fun museum shop!
Travel + LeisureJanuary 4, 2013Chef José Andres tells us he comes for here for a little escape: walking through the vast halls always inspires him.
EdgarSeptember 5, 2012Great gallery, fun to go if you like art, pictures and history. No as fun with children since reading and keeping quite is required.
NatalieJune 17, 2012Great Museum. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to walk around. Go to each floor. Don't rush like I had to...I wish I saw more.
NathanJanuary 16, 2013If you have trouble convincing your son to go to this museum, tell him it's actually the Boobies Museum.- Steve HummerDecember 1, 2012Impressive! Enjoyed the folk art. Looking forward to coming back to explore the other two floors!
Brian BJanuary 27, 2013The atrium is a wonderful place to take a break with an infant or really anyone.
Meredith StewartAugust 19, 2011The courtyard is the best place to feel like you're outside without being outside. Nice light, great place to bring your lunch.
Crescentrating Halal Friendly TravelMarch 27, 2012The American Art Museum of the Smithsonian Institution features an exclusive compilation of the largest collection of American Art. Read more
Kaytie BroadhurstApril 30, 2013So much to look at. Be sure to set a day aside to see this wonderful museum.
Lindsey RixJuly 25, 2012The video game exhibit is underwhelming and small but all the rest of the museum is beautiful.
Art & Coffee in the Luce Center, Wed-Sun 1-3:30pm, chat with the curators, enjoy free coffee and wi-fi
PeterJanuary 15, 2012The courtyard is one of the most calming and open indoor spaces I've ever been in- Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013one of the best collections of museums worldwide - and always free -
Tammy ZhouJuly 23, 2011Sit in the expansive courtyard - has AC! The colbert portrait is @ american history museum now, not here.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Artworks—including paintings, sculpture, photographs, folk art, and decorative arts from the colonial period to today—offer an unparalleled record of the American experience.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–7:00 PM
(202) 633-1000
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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Free
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Yes
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"So much to see, so much to think about! Great collection and fantastic building! Free entry."
Chris R (thechristophe) - 9.3
"Awesome portraits, gorgeous artwork by talented artists. Beautiful and cool looking courtyard too."
Harjit - 8.5
"This is a hidden gem in DC at the corner of New York Ave. and 13th St. The art work, all by women, is magnificent, covering a wide range of art from different eras."
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