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National Gallery of Art - West Building
Art Museum
Northwest Washington, Washington
"Great paintings by the masters - Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, etc."(4 Tips)
"... special exhibition, Chester Dale Collection: From Impressionism to Modernism"(4 Tips)
"DaVinci & Dutch Masters"(5 Tips)
"Impressionists're closed till winter"(3 Tips)
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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 tour
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!
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.
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.
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.
Sofia UzFebruary 20, 2015You cant miss the west wing! Extensive collection by the best European and American painters and sculptors. Hugs impressionists collection
Jacob FordJuly 12, 2015If you enjoy light, water, or happiness, definitely walk through the underground passage to the East Building.
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
Go for the art; stay in the off- chance to meet another infinitely interesting soul. ❣
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
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.
Livia PonzioJanuary 12, 2019sitting in the courtyards in between browsing the museum splendid collections is a very special treat
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
- Jacob FordJuly 12, 2015Ponder it all in the comfiest gallery benches in museum history. Because they’re couches.
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?
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
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.
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
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
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.
- Great paintings by the masters - Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, etc.
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
Camille WrightAugust 9, 2015Very cool art museum with lots of rotating and permanent exhibits. Good but overpriced food in the café.
Kat BersenevaJune 11, 2012Participate in concerts they have on Sundays, 6.30pm, come in advance to take a place. Around you are greens and flowers. Awesome
❀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- 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.
Dave LepkowskiSeptember 25, 2018H ave enjoyed visiting this awesome building on the site of James Garfield’s assasination Indeed
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.
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.
Fernanda SeccoOctober 19, 2011Totally worth a visit! Original work from Da Vinci, Picaso, Van Gogh, Roy Linchteinstein, Andy Warhol and more...
Tom SakellAugust 21, 2013Especially love west wing, where 2 sisters' eyes follow you across the room.
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?
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!
- raymondweilDecember 13, 2011Feeling uninspired? See how books and literature are transformed into a total art concept at the 'Text as Inspiration' exhibition. Precision is my inspiration.
DoraJuly 21, 2010Don't miss climbing up the East Building Tower Gallery for a view of The Mall and art by Picasso, Matisse and Rothko. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
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.
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National Gallery of Art - West Building
Constitution Ave NW (at Madison Dr NW)
Washington, D.C. 20565
United States
Washington, D.C. 20565
United States
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(202) 737-4215
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"Can't complain about the food! Nice selection of international cuisine (and more "American" things). Great for a brunch or lunch in a nice space, thought it could very well be loud when busy."
Sarah K. - 9.3
"Magnificent collection of both modern art and portraits. The variety of styles, people, and stories makes for an excellent museum day."
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"Nice lil spot for a quick session, even better at 4:20pm!!"
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"The exhibits inside this museum are very good and awesome even though they unfortunately discontinued the imax theater back in September"
Dave Lepkowski - 9.2
"This was probably one of the best museums I've visited. It is for all ages and the admission is free! I can recommend going here especially if you are into planes, like me :)"
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