Happily found the Cleopatra statue by Edmonia Lewis as told about in the recent book by John Rice. It's beautiful, and has an interesting history! This museum has a wonderful collection.

After visiting the National Portrait Gallery, I visited this museum. The Kogod Couryard separates these 2 attractions. Free Entrance here! Visitors use the G Street entrance. I had a great time admiring the various paintings, sculptures, etc on display here. Tip: Visit Chinatown, located a...More

While not an art expert any person who visits will find at least one exhibit they connect to or take a fancy to.

The museum has 3 floors. We started from top floor to bottom. The exhibit of American actors and famous athletes was really good. My favourite was the exhibits and photos of the American presidents. The photo of Michelle Obama was very popular.

You can take photo of everything in this gallery, but no food and drink! Cool collection of art, but I have seen more sophisticated paintings than what I have seen at this gallery. One of the security guards interrupted me while I was talking to...More

This museum is a couple blocks away from the National Mall and near Metro stop/ Galleries/China Town. I visited 4:30-6:30pm. It is the only nearby museum open after 5:30 it seemed. Excellent visit and wonderful presidential gallery. Two kids play areas are in museum as...More

Yes, if you could only visit one art museum in Washington, it should be the National Gallery of Art. And probably the second would be the Phillips Collection. I suspect this is the finest third most prominent art museum in any American city—even without considering...More