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Freer Gallery of Art
(Now Closed)Art Museum and Art Gallery
Southwest Washington, Washington
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SmithsonianJune 7, 2012Don't miss the Peacock Room. On every third Thursday of the month from 12-5:30, we open the windows so you can catch the subtleties of Whistler’s work that are only visible in natural sunlight
Sofia CaseDecember 31, 2015Don't overlook this museum! The Japanese Rinpa screens, Chinese bronzes, Islamic ceramics and Indian statuettes are breathtaking. You can come for The Peacock Room but the Asian art is well worth it.
IWalked Audio ToursMay 27, 2013Contains 25k works of art that span almost 6k years. Most popular work is The Peacock Room which upon its unveiling led the original room's designer to become mentally unstable. Full history via<LINK> Read more
Chris R (thechristophe)December 30, 2014Free entry, worth visiting for the Peacock room and the brilliant garden. Wonderful collection of Asian and Islamic art.- IWalked Audio ToursJune 16, 2013Peacock Room. Controversial art by James McNeill Whistler. When patron refused to pay Whistler added silver shillings at peacock’s feet to symbolize frugality. Full work history via<LINK> Read more
Chip D.July 19, 2012Focused on breadth more than depth, given its size, the Chinese & Japanese collections are nonetheless solid. Check out the Peacock Room on the appointed Thursday when they open the shutters.
CJApril 5, 2014Breathtaking. The displays are awesome. Never enough time to give each piece the viewing it deserved. The Peacock Room alone is mesmerizing.
Steven AndrophyFebruary 8, 2015Not sure what's better about the Freer, the great collection of Asian art or the fact that tourists seemingly like to avoid it.
Vashti JMarch 6, 2011Love it because it's never super packed with tourists. The courtyard is pretty gorgeous as well. One of my favorite museums
kathleen watsonDecember 1, 2013Peacock Room was great-not to miss. Enjoyed the portraits and the intricacies of Whistler's sketches.
Sarah RussoApril 2, 2012The peacock room is spectacular. Make sure you dial 202 747 3462 for audio tour on your cell. It's free!
- H IJanuary 3, 2013Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the KSA runs till Feb 24, 2013. Open 10 - 5:30PM daily. Admission: Free
Mark PDecember 30, 2011See the hands rolls of fliers, birds, insects by Qian Xyan. 4 of them, delicate study of nature...
Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011Coinciding with the G8 Summit in 2005, President G.W. Bush launched his Malaria Initiative with the goal of preventing 50% of malarial deaths in 15 of the worst-hit countries.
Check out the free films on Friday nights/Sunday afternoons.
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Freer Gallery of Art
Jefferson Ave SW (12th St SW)
Washington, D.C. 20560
United States
Washington, D.C. 20560
United States
At: National Mall
The Freer and Sackler Galleries form the Smithsonian's museums of Asian art in Washington, DC. SI Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/tofcA
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
(202) 633-1000
Features
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Yes
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Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
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Lynda Correa - 9.0
"One of my favorite museums in DC--open until 7, not as many tourists thanks to its location off the Mall, great modern art collection, airy courtyard."
Steven Androphy - 8.9
"Very friendly administration and really gorgeous gardens!!! Enjoy and you'll definetely be back!"
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- 8.4
"I go there for the special exhibits but permanent collection is also quite good."
Gaurav Bansal - 8.7
"Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners."
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"Try to go early. It gets pretty packed in the afternoon. Great exhibits. My faves were Exploring the Planets, Amelia Earhart, and the one w/ the ISS."
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