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The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC

May 15, 2012 – 10:09 pm

The National Gallery of Art which is located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets NW at Constitution Avenue, NW was created in 1937. The initial collection was a gift from art enthusiast Andrew W. Mellon. The year of his death, he promised his collection to the United States. The gallery’s vast collection includes American and European paintings as well as sculptures and various types of media.  End of May, people will  enjoy at the Sculpture Garden (which was erected in 1999) the venue for Jazz in the Garden,  very popular here in the District.

The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Admission to the gallery is free. Some exhibitions may require passes. Guided tours are also available.

The gallery is located in proximity to the Judiciary Square metro station (Red line), the National Archives metro station (Green and Yellow lines) and Smithsonian Station (Orange and Blue lines). From our DC Guest House, just ride the 42 bus just down Columbia Road which stops just a block away from the museum!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Museum of Natural History

November 28, 2011 – 10:59 pm

The National Museum of Natural History is a part of the Smithsonian Institute. The museum contains a variety of exhibits of both cultural and natural sites from dinosaurs to ancient African artifacts. The museum is several floors, and choice of exhibits is varied.  This museum is often crowded so visiting the museum website and choosing your exhibits ahead of time may be a wise decision, as this is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington, DC.

The Museum of Natural History is open Monday – Friday from 7:30am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm with some extended hours during the week during the summer. Admission to the museum is free. Please visit the website for additional information.

The National Museum of Natural History is accessible by the Smithsonian Metro Station on the blue and orange lines. The DC Circulator also provided service along the National Mall. Please visit metro’s website for additional information.

Enjoy!

Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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