Very Stuffy. Some of the works could have been done by third graders. The Smithsonian's portrait and sculpture gallery is a much better use of your time.
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"Americas First Museum of American Art" boasts a collection of over 2,500 19th and 20th-century masters, both American and European, including......
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"Americas First Museum of American Art" boasts a collection of over 2,500 19th and 20th-century masters, both American and European, including Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Manet, OKeefe and more.
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Halifax, Canada
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For those that like art, this is a special place. For those on a mission to see Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party visit on Tuesday when admission to the permanent collection galleries is free/by donation.
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Silver Spring, MD
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This museum was the home of an early collector of impressionist art and is full of treasures from the early through mid-20th century. I've been to many wonderful exhibitions here...plus the gift shop is great.
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Tucson, Arizona
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Combining an old home with a modern extension, this museum houses some true treasures. Small. Manageable. Absolutely worth a visit.
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Cornelius, North Carolina
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Spent 3 hours enjoying the wonderful collections and special photo exhibit. all staff and volunteers encountered we're helpful, friendly, and responded to questions about the collections. Lovely gift shop with helpful staff. Will certainly be back.
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north carolina
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Small enough to enjoy and the collection is a jewel.
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Fair Lawn, New Jersey
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You fill comfortable and relaxed there:intimate atmosphere of its small spaces,beauty of this collection.One of the best Renoir,Luncheon of the Boating Party,is its masterpiece.It has a quite good company:Monet,Bonnard,Matisse....O'Keeffe and other major American artistes.Thursday is the best option for the visit(extended hours 5-8:30p.m.:admission is by donation).It is Dupont Circle Red Line(Q street exit),nice neighborhood,good food.
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The exhibit of photographs by famous artists from the Age of Impressionists was good but the permanent collection is astonishing. The collection is housed in four buildings, one of which is the beautiful Library room. There are gems of Renoir, Cezanne, Rothko and more. A good place if you love art.
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We were blown away by the whole collection. The 'guardians' allowed us to take video of the paintings ,which was great - I think it was ok as there is no flash - I am not 100% sure. We arrived when it opened so ther were not hoards of kids on a school trip - worth remembering as it allows...
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Expect to be surprised in this lovely gallery -- the permanent collection houses some of the greatest paintings ever. From Renoir to Rothko - it's a feast for the soul. How wonderful that it's right in Dupont Circle - so stop in for a few hours during an afternoon excursion downtown. Thursday nights they stay open late with live music...
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