The National Portrait Gallery

8th St NW & F St NW
Washington DC 20002

Tel: (202) 275-1738

Fax: (202) 633-8243

Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30am - 7:00pm

Listed in: Landmarks, Museum

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

http://www.npg.si.edu

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The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped U.S. culture. Through the visual arts, performing arts, and new media, the Portrait Gallery portrays poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists who speak American history.

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It's different from the other art museums and everything in it is interesting. Also, the wonderful "new" building.

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