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You can’t visit D.C. and miss visiting the National Gallery of Art open daily.
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
It’s open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. free of charge. Thousands of art pieces are displayed in two grand buildings along the National Mall.
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One of the most visited museums in the USA, here are the top five things to see.
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Start at either the West Building to see older art or the East Building to see modern art.
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1) The only Leonardo da Vinci painting in North and South America.
This Leonardo da Vinci’s painting is one of three surviving paintings of women!
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This Leonardo da Vinci’s painting is one of three surviving paintings of women!
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2) An entire room filled with work by Rembrandt, the famous Dutch painter.
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sometimes you’ll see local artists painting their own version of Rembrandt’s paintings.
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3) Multiverse, a tunnel of lights connecting the West and East buildings.
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On either side of the light tunnel are museum stores and one side is home to a cafe with gelato, coffee, and other food items for purchase.
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4) Katharina Fritsch’s Hahn/Cock, a giant blue rooster, on the rooftop,
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The best time to visit the rooftop is first thing in the morning and go straight away to avoid the crowds.
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While you’re on the rooftop, don’t miss the close view of the U.S. Capitol.
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The rooftop is home to several other pieces of art and several galleries.
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5) Ice skating at the Gallery’s Sculpture Garden every winter.
Open the end of November to early March every year.
7th St NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Open the end of November to early March every year, the rink is open every day. Admission is $10-$12 with $6 skate rentals.
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Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., don’t miss this world-class art museum.
Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The closest Metro station is the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter along the Yellow and Green lines. Paid street parking is available along the National Mall.