Smithsonian American Art Museum

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10 expert reviews

“Walt Whitman called this historic Greek Revival structure “the noblest of Washington buildings,” and if he were around today, he’d likely stick with that opinion.”

– Frommer's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you only visit one art museum in Washington, DC, make it this one, technically composed of two institutions." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The world's biggest and most inclusive collection of American art houses a collection that spans three centuries, from the colonial period to today." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Housed in the landmark Old Patent Office Building, this museum contains the country's oldest federal collections of art." Full review
Where Where
"National collections from folk art to LED installations and one gallery dedicated to video and time-based artwork." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
18.0
"The Smithsonian American Art Museum could expose visitors to work created in response to the Vietnam War, a gallery for folk and self-taught art or many other displays. " Full review
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