There is so much to see inside the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, which in my opinion, rivals what I’ve seen in the Louvre Museum in France. I am an art lover, so I do not mind spending hours admiring impressionists and their use of color and light and gazing at the great pieces of art.
The museum is huge with collections of European and American arts. And because there is no entrance fee, you don’t feel compelled to see it all at once. Come back as often as you want.
One more thing, once you enter the building, get a map before you wander around. You don’t want to miss something you’re dying to see.
The photos you see below are just few of the hundreds of exhibits on display. Some galleries didn’t allow photography inside, so my shots were limited. Enjoy.
Impress me with some Vincent van Gogh.
Give me some Picasso.
Show me some Leonardo Da Vinci.
Here is Rembrandt Van Rijn’s self-portrait (1659).
The Old Musician, 1862
by Edouard Manet
The Odalisque, 1870
by Auguste Renoir
A collection that is spread in beautiful and spacious halls.
The Swing, 1775
by Jean Honore Fragonard
Desportes, 1734
The Baptism of Christ, 1535
by Paris Bordone
The Crucifixion With The Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Saint Mary Magdalene, 1482
by Pietro Perugino
The Fall of Man, 1876
by Hendrik Goltzius
The Veil of Veronica, 1618
by Domenico Fetti
The Fortress of Konigstein, 1756
by Bernardo Bellotto
A view on a High Road, 1665
by Meindert Hobbema
Still Life With Swan and Game, 1685
by Jan Weenix
Banquet Piece with Mince Pie, 1635
by Willem Claesz Heda
There is a huge hall for figurines.
You won’t miss The Dying Gaul in the hallway.
Tip 1: The food court is located in the lower level tunnel between the East and West wings of the National Gallery. You can enjoy a wide variety of food while, at the same time, enjoying the modern waterfall beside your table.
Tip 2: You can get a free audio listening device in exchange for your driver’s license. The booth is near the coat check.
The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW, is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Gallery is closed on December 25 and January 1.
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See the rest of What’s Inside series here.
