National Portrait Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

1. National Portrait Gallery

9.1
800 F St NW (at 8th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 183 tips and reviews

Dianne D.Dianne Dixon: Viewing the Black List by photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

ToryBurchToryBurch: The photography here is so impactful.

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Excellent galleries, specially the President's section. Also do t miss the photography section and special exhibitions. Great museum shop as well.

The Phillips Collection is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

2. The Phillips Collection

8.8
1600 21st St NW (at Q St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 80 tips and reviews

Seungmin W.Seungmin Whang: Snapshot: Painters and Photography, Bonnard to Vuillard

Vanessa B.Vanessa Berner: Must go! Mondrian, impressionists, photography...

Ана Л.Ана Лековић: Best art gallery in DC, it's just shame some of the finest paintings in collection can't be photographed (for us from the other side of ocean whose memory of it will unavoidable fade with time).

National Geographic Society is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

3. National Geographic Society

8.4
1145 17th St NW (at M St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 20 tips and reviews

Melanie P.Melanie Phung: If you're in the neighborhood with a few minutes to spare, visit the lobby for whatever the current photo display is. Nat Geo always has great photography.

Yogi C.Yogi Carroll: Outdoor exhibit: Rare: Photographs by Joel Sartore includes images of endangered species of North America. FREE

Holly M.Holly Mabery: The gift shop in the museum is incredible. Great books!

National Gallery of Art - West Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

4. National Gallery of Art - West Building

9.2
Constitution Ave NW (at Madison Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 120 tips and reviews

Jimmy T.Jimmy T.: Best Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg. Excellent exhibit. A must see. Pop in during Sunday's Pride Festival to cool off a bit. It's worth well worth it. Read more.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Find 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

Alice C.Alice C: Excellent quality museum. Made of three buildings - wear comfy shoes. Could stay all day. Extensive stationery selection in gift shop.

Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

5. Smithsonian American Art Museum

8.9
800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews

Mary R.Mary Reynolds: Great the art of video game exhibit! Awesome photography exhibit as well.

Nadia A.Nadia Abouraya: It was interesting photographs and art pictures.

Rachel U.Rachel Utsch: LOVE 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.

National Museum of Natural History is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

6. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 427 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Dicker: There is currently an exhibit of nature photography that is truly awe-inspiring.

Susan D.Susan Drexler: Nature's Best Photography. Amazing!

Plaza S.Plaza Science: This museum is fantastic! On this link you can see a photo of a mammoth on PlazaScience! The social network for people who likes science and photography Read more.

Aqueduct Bridge is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

7. Aqueduct Bridge

7.6
Washington, D.C.
Scenic Lookout · Georgetown · 2 tips and reviews

- B.- Bossi: Almost inevitably occupied by a photographer (usually w/ models or a wedding party), this fantastically scenic overlook provides a great view of the Key Bridge & Rosslyn; also some very neat graffiti.

Dave L.Dave Lepkowski: Thre views are awesome

Maggie M.Maggie MacG: Scenic spot on the C&O.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

8. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library

7.8
901 G St NW, Washington, D.C.
Library · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews

Library L.Library Lady: Amazing collection of material on Washington,DC from the late 18th century to the present including the reference library, photograph collections and the DC community archives. Washingtoniana Room.

Stacy B.Stacy Bo Bacy: Great spot to study or get work done. Strong wifi. Can rent a room.

Eboni C.Eboni Curry: Sundays at MLK are back! 1-5pm

China Chilcano is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

9. China Chilcano

8.7
418 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 76 tips and reviews

JeffreyJeffrey: This dessert snail photographs great and is a great ending.

JKJK: Try Chupe de camarón, with Pacific wild shrimp, fresh cheese, choclo, rice, potato, and poached egg & Pulpo al olivo rosita yimura and botija olive-mayo, plus avocado

Washington PostWashington Post: I’ve yet to meet a dumpling here I haven’t liked. Get the trio of juicy lamb pot stickers hiding beneath a lacy cover fried to a golden crisp. - Sietsema Read more.

Freedom Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

10. Freedom Plaza

7.5
1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

DC Photographer Marty KatzDC Photographer Marty Katz: washington DC photographers stills coverage of tango dancers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG7kdFuvQaQ

Darryl J.Darryl Jurkiewicz: Nice place to sit & relax from a busy day.

ian h.ian hall: Elysian fields of concrete for skate punks in the heart of DC's theater district.

United States Botanic Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

11. United States Botanic Garden

8.9
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · Southwest Washington · 112 tips and reviews

Kristal K.Kristal Kraft - Denver Real Estate: If you are serious about photographing, reserve a tripod permit before you come!

P J.P J: One of DCs hidden gems. A great place to sit and relax in the middle of the busy mall

HISTORYHISTORY: The garden is a living plant museum & was established by Congress in 1820. The Conservatory reopened in Dec 2001 after a four-year renovation,with approx 4,000 seasonal, tropical & subtropical plants.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

12. Smithsonian’s National Zoo

8.9
3001 Connecticut Ave NW (at Hawthorne St NW), Washington, D.C.
Zoo · National Zoological Park · 327 tips and reviews

Liz P.Liz Pomper: Be sure to visit the new Jessie Cohen photography exhibit in the visitor's center. Spectacular.

AJ T.AJ T.: Beautiful, well-kept exhibits. Great use of land with multiple levels. Even a nice bathroom (over by the NZP).

Washington PostWashington Post: The latest baby panda at the National Zoo was born Aug. 23, 2013. It's a girl born to Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. Washington pandarazzi will have to wait four months for an in-person look at the cub. Read more.

Washington Monument is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

13. Washington Monument

9.4
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews

US National ArchivesUS National Archives: Scared of heights? Click on the more info link to see a photograph of the workers building the Washington Monument! Read more.

US National ArchivesUS National Archives: This photograph depicts the vast crowd at the Washington Monument during ceremonies celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1951. Read more.

US National ArchivesUS National Archives: This photograph depicts President Truman delivering his speech at the Washington Monument during ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1951. Read more.

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

14. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.6
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews

Plaza S.Plaza Science: Fantastic place! You can see a photo of Yuri Gagarin's Space Suit on PlazaScience, the social network for people who likes science and photography Read more.

Hilsdon Photography LLCHilsdon Photography LLC: Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.

HISTORYHISTORY: The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.

Walgreens is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Washington.

15. Walgreens

7.7
1155 F Street NW, Ste 975, Washington, D.C.
Pharmacy · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 6 tips and reviews

Brooke H.Brooke Harding: Pharmacy is on the lower level!

Will S.Will Shaffer: Only major Walgreens near white house

Ashleigh A.Ashleigh Adams: Multi-level store! It’s clean and has friendly customer service.