Smithsonian Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max in Washington DC booking from $94.34

Smithsonian Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Overview

Visit the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum on a 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided tour. Discover the best of American-made works all under one roof. Two of Washington’s most iconic museums take up residence in the historical Old Patent Office Building, where history and art collide.

City: Washington DC

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Semi-Private Museum Tour

Duration 2.5 Hours

Professional Tour Guide

Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
Notes: National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

What To Expect

National Portrait Gallery

Once a Civil War Era hospital, this building has featured art exhibits as early as 1829. Poet Walt Whitman tended to wounded soldiers here, commemorated by a portrait hanging here today in the National Portrait Gallery. Other portraits recall the great women and men who shaped the United States. Presidential portraits, as well as those of the first ladies, trace a long lineage of famous leaders. Civil War figures, like Grant and Sherman, recall a more turbulent time in the nation’s history. An eclectic mix of paintings and photographs, as well as 19th century daguerreotypes, recall the Robber Barons, the Suffragettes, and various other individuals throughout the US’s short but remarkable past. Within the American Art Museum, appreciate scenes by American artists like Mary Cassatt, who took part in the Impressionist movement. Fast-forward to Georgia O'Keeffe and her provocative flowers. Learn about the photographs commissioned by the government during the Great Depression as well as the curious portrait of former president Obama. Discover famous artists like Edward Hopper and David Hockney before moving on to more experimental and contemporary art that will need a bit of explaining to understand how this all fits into America’s very unique story.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (5)

Stephanie G

Oct 2022

Annemarie was a wonderful tour guide! She highlighted key things from each of the art museum and provided intriguing information. She really made history come to life (both past and present art) and helped the tweens/adults appreciate the rich history of our great nation!

badgercat18

Oct 2022

We enjoyed Richard’s way of presenting the art and history to us. I Highly recommend. Will book again. We learned about presidents, artists, architecture and scandalous parties in the past.

635tammieh

Sep 2022

He was great, lots of knowledge and stories. We had a great afternoon. Highly recommend and would do it again. Need more words.

Smithsonian Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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