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- Mark BJune 26, 2015Fantastic museum. Free to the public. Lots of oils, water colors and sculptures from lots of the Masters.Great collection in beautiful setting. Can be a maze so definitely take a map or the audio tourUpvoted Mar 31
- Mike St. ClairJuly 27, 2018Amazing iconic works of Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt & Da Vinci, and those we’re just the paintings we saw in our short visit!Upvoted 5 days ago
- Yasaman MahdianSeptember 17, 2018OMG I’m in love with this museum. The art collection here is a must see. The building also is so well designed for its purpose.
- Be it relaxing by the fountain (end of the West Building corridor), admiring any of the permanent collection pieces or enjoying the temporary exhibitions, you can never go wrong by visiting the NGA!
- Alice CMay 8, 2018Excellent quality museum. Made of three buildings - wear comfy shoes. Could stay all day. Extensive stationery selection in gift shop.
- Edward DelfinoAugust 27, 2018This is the only place in the Western Hemisphere to see a Leonardo da Vinci. If that isn’t reason enough, then free admission to Western art from the middle ages thru the Impressionists ought to be.
- Sam GrundmanMay 7, 2023When you go into the Impressists, view each painting from different distances. Up close you only see the brush strokes, but compare it to when you view it from across the room.
- Daniya TamendarovaSeptember 6, 2015Excellent Renaissance, Dutch, & post-Impressionist collections. Free. Restaurant usually has a menu by a well known DC chef, inspired by a current exhibition. Free concerts at 6.30 each Sunday.
- Jacob FordJuly 12, 2015If you enjoy light, water, or happiness, definitely walk through the underground passage to the East Building.
- John HankusJuly 16, 2015Overlooked Smithsonian. Lots of rooms with great art to get lost in. Don't try to look at everything in one day, you will burn yourself out.
- Sofia UzFebruary 20, 2015You cant miss the west wing! Extensive collection by the best European and American painters and sculptors. Hugs impressionists collection
- raymondweilNovember 30, 2011Catch the film series, Le Cinéma Fantastique that captures the essence of the surrealists of the 1920s precisely. You would definitely be in for a treat. What is your inspiration?
- Bill C.May 26, 2014Request the one hour self guide tour sheet. Pair it with the free audio tour phone to get a great overview of the museum.
- Examiner.comFebruary 22, 2011Exhibitions in the past have been comparable to visiting Venice or Rome itself, or at least a grand substitute. Spend a day dedicated to culuture and learning at the National Gallery of Art. Read more
- Maggie MacGJuly 8, 2018I love to stroll through the sculpture garden just outside the museum when the weather is nice.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011The National Gallery is home of a world-class collection of masterpieces of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present, and includes works by Rembrandt and Picasso.-- Green Guide Editor
- Livia PonzioJanuary 12, 2019sitting in the courtyards in between browsing the museum splendid collections is a very special treat
- IWalked Audio ToursJuly 3, 2012Prior to erection of West Bldg in 1941, this was site of Sixth Street station of B&P Railroad. On 7/2/1881, 20th US President James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau here. Full history here<LINK> Read more
- Jessica markApril 15, 2010The dale collection exhibit is great. Try to go on a weekday so the crowds are less crazy. Also if you live in dc it's easy to forget to appreciate FREE museums. Don't! When you leave & find $20+ admi
- Go for the art; stay in the off- chance to meet another infinitely interesting soul. ❣
- Jacob FordJuly 12, 2015Ponder it all in the comfiest gallery benches in museum history. Because they’re couches.
- B MillerOctober 8, 2012They just don't build public buildings like this anymore. The center rotunda is one of the most impressive places in DC.
- Camille WrightAugust 9, 2015Very cool art museum with lots of rotating and permanent exhibits. Good but overpriced food in the café.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 13, 2012Find more than 116,000 painting, drawings, photographs, sculture and decorative art pieces at National Gallery of Art. Check nga.gov for current exhibitions. -- Green Guide Editor
- Sara KosykApril 8, 2011Raphael's St. George slaying the dragon is a small painting not to be missed! You can imagine the artist enjoying himself as he painted this individually sized work.
- Jol NgMay 15, 2010Try the daily free tours: for those who don't know much about art, the tours provide a starting point on appreciating the art. For the pros, the discussions are definitely engaging.
- janaMarch 21, 2012Check out the free concerts and lectures - some of them worth making weekly trips to the gallery. And , of course, the museum store. ...
- Amy CummingsMarch 12, 2018The older art is in this building. For more modern pieces, check out the East building.
- JanaMarch 18, 2019Start at the top following the gallery numbers that way you'll get a history lesson, too.
- janaMarch 21, 2012Make the transition from the classical to the modern building (East Wing) underground - you'll actually experience the amazing light work (Multiverse) of Leo Villareal
- The moving walkway "Multiverse" by Villereal is a highlight at the NGA, connecting the East Building to the Cascade Cafe and West Building. It goes under 4th St. NW
- ❀mihoko❀December 14, 2012Amazing Gallery with its special program. Check their concert series. Free. Open to public :) Enjoy the season! http://www.nga.gov/programs/holfest.shtm
- Tasha MajorMay 23, 2010The Cascade Cafe gives a 10% discount for Federal employees. That helps offset the high prices that all the gallery/museum cafes seem to be charging these days. The selection here is great as well.
- Trishia PascobilloOctober 29, 2010As an art lover be sure to allow for a nice walk through. Gelato between the East and West Galleries is the best!
- Dave LepkowskiSeptember 25, 2018H ave enjoyed visiting this awesome building on the site of James Garfield’s assasination Indeed
- Fernanda SeccoOctober 19, 2011Totally worth a visit! Original work from Da Vinci, Picaso, Van Gogh, Roy Linchteinstein, Andy Warhol and more...
- Stephen ChovanecFebruary 19, 2012Don't miss the Degas Dancers or the only DaVinci in the US & the only 2 sided DaVinci. (see image)
- Jeff DowdyJune 5, 2012If you don't have much time, ask for the highlights flyer. You can see these in an hour. Great stuff.
- RebeccaApril 12, 2010Sunday afternoons / evenings, they offer free performances in the rotunda. Gorgeous music, beautiful surroundings, no admission price - what more can you ask?
- Great paintings by the masters - Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, etc.
- Tom SakellAugust 21, 2013Especially love west wing, where 2 sisters' eyes follow you across the room.
- Amanda LittlejohnDecember 12, 2009The columned rotunda. Enjoy the fountain and the foliage, which changes seasonally. Stressed? Take your thoughts there and empty your head, or take your notebook there and write.