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GEORGETOWN. This private facility has been open to the public only since 1994, but the Kreeger, with 200 works collected...

GEORGETOWN. This private facility has been open to the public only since 1994, but the Kreeger, with 200 works collected in a post-modern mansion near Georgetown, has earned a fine reputation for its varied displays and its artist-outreach programs. From the 1940s through the 1980s, Carmen and David Kreeger spent their insurance fortune building this magnificent mix of works by Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Munch, Kandinsky and more. Lectures and concerts are frequently held here. Reservations are required for weekday visits to the museum. No reservations needed for Saturday tours.

Hours: Museum (Sep - Jul) Fri-Sat 10am-4pm
Guided Tours Tue-Thu 10:30am, 1:30pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am, Noon, 2pm

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ROCK CREEK PARK. Follow the sparkle of diamonds and summery scent of blooming buds to Hillwood, the 40-room Georgian...

ROCK CREEK PARK. Follow the sparkle of diamonds and summery scent of blooming buds to Hillwood, the 40-room Georgian mansion of cereal empire heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. Perhaps the most storied socialite of the 1900s, Post was also a brilliant art collector, filling her mansion with the largest collection of Russian imperial art outside of St. Petersburg. After drooling over fabulous Faberge eggs, delicate porcelains, jewel-encrusted chalices and luxurious tapestries, visitors can picnic in the gorgeous 25-acre gardens.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

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DUPONT CIRCLE. This museum teaches visitors about the history and evolution of textiles, which have played an important...

DUPONT CIRCLE. This museum teaches visitors about the history and evolution of textiles, which have played an important role in the economic and cultural history of our world. The vast collections of rugs and other pieces of textile art showcase the technical developments made over the years. The selection includes pieces from around the world, such as African, Asian and Latin American textiles. Don't miss the stellar collection of Oriental carpets. In the Activity Gallery, try your hand at working with various materials and dyes. METRO: Dupont Circle

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

DUPONT CIRCLE. Since 1973 this museum has offered an array of multi-cultural exhibits, with a strong collection of...

DUPONT CIRCLE. Since 1973 this museum has offered an array of multi-cultural exhibits, with a strong collection of pre-Colombian art as well as an ever changing assemblage of African American, Caribbean, Native American, and Latino art. A full schedule of special programming includes concerts and lectures, along with performance art and video presentations. Well worth a visit! METRO: Dupont Circle

Hours: Wed-Sat 1pm-6pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

DUPONT CIRCLE. In a refurbished Georgian Revival mansion in the heart of vibrant DuPont Circle, you'll find the...

DUPONT CIRCLE. In a refurbished Georgian Revival mansion in the heart of vibrant DuPont Circle, you'll find the Phillips, America's first museum of modern art. What began as a private collection in 1921, now includes more than 250 works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party" resides here, along with works by Picasso, Manet, Matisse, Braque, Daumier, Dove, Cezanne, El Greco and Bonnard. Classical music programs are held on Sundays from September through May. The admission price varies with the current exhibit and covers the permanent collection. METRO: Dupont Circle

Hours: Museum Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-8:30pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Concerts (Oct - May) Sun 4pm

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DOWNTOWN. This venerable museum began construction in 1859 and has the honor of being the oldest art institution in DC....

DOWNTOWN. This venerable museum began construction in 1859 and has the honor of being the oldest art institution in DC. The Corcoran has several impressive collections; the Clark collection of Dutch and Flemish masterpieces is one of the most noteworthy. The Walker collection focuses on dramatic works by Renoir, Monet and Pisarro. In addition to these European displays, several exhibits are devoted to contemporary American pieces by artists such as John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer. On Sundays, the museum hosts a popular gospel brunch. METRO: Farragut West and Farragut North

Hours: Wed, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-9pm

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DOWNTOWN. Inside a spectacular beaux-arts building, this is the only museum of its kind in the world. Instead of...

DOWNTOWN. Inside a spectacular beaux-arts building, this is the only museum of its kind in the world. Instead of focusing on a particular period or style, this museum focuses on the achievements of women artists "of all periods and all nationalities," according to its mission statement. In addition to showcasing more than 2,600 works by 700 artists, including famous pieces by Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt, this museum conducts research and publishes studies related to women and the arts. METRO: Metro Center

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm

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NATIONAL MALL. This museum has three claims to fame: it was the first Smithsonian museum dedicated exclusively to art,...

NATIONAL MALL. This museum has three claims to fame: it was the first Smithsonian museum dedicated exclusively to art, it houses a fantastic collection of Asian art, and it has perhaps the world's most extensive collection of works by American James Whistler. Charles Lang Freer collected thousand of Asian art and artifacts during his lifetime and also purchased many pieces from his good friend Whistler. The Asian collection has expanded to over 20,000, though the American collection has remained unchanged per Freer's request. The Freer connects to the the Sackler Gallery via an underground exhibition space. METRO: Smithsonian

Hours: Daily 10am-5:30pm

NATIONAL MALL. Physician Arthur Sackler was fascinated by all things Asian, and the museum that bears his name is a...

NATIONAL MALL. Physician Arthur Sackler was fascinated by all things Asian, and the museum that bears his name is a magnificent showcase for the works that he painstakingly collected. Highlights of Sackler's collection include Chinese jades and bronzes, while the Vever Collection consists of an extremely rare collection of Islamic manuscripts from the 11th century through the 19th century. Japanese prints and portraits are also presented here, and the ImaginAsia program brings the East to life for children of all ages. METRO: Smithsonian

Hours: Daily 10am-5:30pm

NATIONAL MALL. The Smithsonian ­ for many, the image of the 19th-century sandstone "Castle" immediately...

NATIONAL MALL. The Smithsonian ­ for many, the image of the 19th-century sandstone "Castle" immediately springs to mind. The Institution itself is larger than most realize (19 museums and the National Zoo in DC alone) and granting only one day to "do the Smithsonian" is a mistake. Always-popular stops are the National Air & Space Museum and the National Museum of American History; however, the beautiful National Museum of the American Indian has emerged as a hot attraction, and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington-Dulles serves as a fascinating repository of nearly 80% of the Smithsonian's air and space collection. METRO: Smithsonian

Hours: The Castle & Smithsonian Information Center Daily 8:30am-5:30pm Most Smithsonian Facilities Daily 10am-5:30pm