National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum
The Obamas' famous portraits, the Hall of Presidents and a superb American collection, in the Greek Revival Patent Office Building.
- Open
- Every day except December 25
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1.5 hours
- Address
- 8th and G Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Gallery Place-Chinatown station.
Why Go
Two Smithsonian museums share one of the city's finest buildings, where Lincoln held his second inaugural ball. Its glass-roofed Kogod Courtyard is a lovely place to rest.
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