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- Fodor's TravelAugust 31, 2017The museum includes folk art and crafts, decorative arts, and the largest collection of New Deal art and American Impressionist paintings. Visitors tend to adore the contemporary craft collection. Read more
- stepherApril 21, 2015You can save this museum until later in the day as it is open until 7PM while most others close earlier. Please verify because these things change.
- Mark BJune 29, 2015Less crowded of Smithsonians, but loaded with great American artists and sculptors. From 1600s to present day. Includes modern works of pop culture art that are eclectic. Great museum!
- SmithsonianJune 7, 2012Take one of the daily docent-led tours or behind the scenes tour of the Lunder Conservation Ctr (Wed @ 3). Short on time? Stop by the Info Desk to get the Ten Highlights self-guided tour
- 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.
- Sophia AlexApril 26, 2017Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C, the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft has aviation fans streaming in to see 50,000 original artifacts. Read more
- Serhii LutskoAugust 17, 2017This museum has mostly modern art so definitely nice place to go for people who like it
- Anne HenochowiczJanuary 29, 2016I like to bring my lunch to the atrium during the work week. It feels like you're picnicking by a stream on a warm spring day, no matter the weather outside.
- Bruna SommerJuly 16, 2015I thought it was bigger, but I loved the building and the Civil War collection. Good memories in the heart of Chinatown.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 13, 2012Going to see a show? TICKETplace, nearby at 923 F Street, offers tickets for select events on the day of the show at half price. Purchases must be made in person. -- Green Guide Editor Read more
- Dave HamelinkDecember 19, 2015Every few months you get a new featured exhibit so it will often have something new to see. Good for having quiet conversation.
- Please pass by the information desk and ask about tours .. It provides great details without searching. Just remember the last tour is at 3:30 pm
- Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014One of my favorite museums. This place it literally attached to the Portrait Gallery. Check out the Kogod courtyard.
- Sit back and stare into Nam June Paik's "Megatron/Matrix" and "Electronic Superhighway" for as long as you like. It's free!
- Rachel UtschFebruary 25, 2011LOVE 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.
- George ZinkgrafApril 4, 2016The tours and the collection of art you could,spend weeks learning about various,artists
- Cidomar Biancardi FilhoMay 11, 2017Like the other Smithsonian Museums, great place to go. And the admission is free.
- Julie Smith DavidOctober 6, 2012Be sure to walk between the buildings through the underground tunnel: great light installation, gelato and coffee bar, and fun museum shop!
- EdgarSeptember 5, 2012Great gallery, fun to go if you like art, pictures and history. No as fun with children since reading and keeping quite is required.
- Ellie PinesAugust 29, 2014For me, the best part was the peek at how the conservation and restoration of some pieces of art works. Fascinating!
- Travel + LeisureJanuary 4, 2013Chef José Andres tells us he comes for here for a little escape: walking through the vast halls always inspires him.
- NatalieJune 17, 2012Great Museum. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to walk around. Go to each floor. Don't rush like I had to...I wish I saw more.
- NathanJanuary 16, 2013If you have trouble convincing your son to go to this museum, tell him it's actually the Boobies Museum.
- Steve HummerDecember 1, 2012Impressive! Enjoyed the folk art. Looking forward to coming back to explore the other two floors!
- Brian BJanuary 27, 2013The atrium is a wonderful place to take a break with an infant or really anyone.
- Meredith StewartAugust 19, 2011The courtyard is the best place to feel like you're outside without being outside. Nice light, great place to bring your lunch.
- Crescentrating Halal Friendly TravelMarch 27, 2012The American Art Museum of the Smithsonian Institution features an exclusive compilation of the largest collection of American Art. Read more
- Kaytie BroadhurstApril 30, 2013So much to look at. Be sure to set a day aside to see this wonderful museum.
- Lindsey RixJuly 25, 2012The video game exhibit is underwhelming and small but all the rest of the museum is beautiful.
- Art & Coffee in the Luce Center, Wed-Sun 1-3:30pm, chat with the curators, enjoy free coffee and wi-fi
- PeterJanuary 15, 2012The courtyard is one of the most calming and open indoor spaces I've ever been in
- Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013one of the best collections of museums worldwide - and always free -