National Gallery of Art Washington DC

It would be great if there was a metro training video for tourists. In the absence of that we tried to figure out how to use the ticketing machine, gave up and sought out the information booth. The staff person was friendly and she smiled as she recited the sequence of buttons to push to get our ticket if we were paying cash and a different …

21 March 2012 was a big day for our exchange group. Finally, after month of preparation, combing through applications, seeking approvals, and planning adventures, our exchange partners from Germany arrived at Dulles Airport. Nervously, we were holding our signs, flowers and posters, waiting for our partners to finally embark from the customs check …

Took Metro Red line then switched to Green Line. Walked around the White House area then toward the Mall. Again since it was so hot and humid, we decided to stay indoor and take some time in the National Gallery of Art which had Joan Miro's exhibit on. Boys didn't even mind the 10-minutes video on the artist …

We got up at 7 a.m. packed our bags, had a cup of coffee in the balcony and headed for the bus station. We said goodbye to the busy streets of NY and headed for Washington. The trip took 4 hours so we used this time for catching g up on editing pictures and writing the blog.

We got to the station at around 2 o'clock so we had 4 hours of …

So, the highlight of my day was definitely seeing the Pre-Raphaelite exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. I couldn't believe how many famous paintings I loved were on display. It was amazing. I have to say that I was a little emotional because I couldn't believe just how vibrant and moving these paintings were in person. It's much different than …

Today was another exhausting, yet fun-filled, day. I rode the metro down to the National Gallery of Art to finish looking at everything and I just barely managed to finish all the stuff I really wanted to see. The metro was actually kind of fun and less confusing than I thought it would be. I figured it out for the most part, or at least as far as …

This museum is like two museums in one. The old, main building contains older, more classical art. One of the first things visitors encounter is the Mercury Fountain. In addition, there are many fine works by some of the most renown artists in the world.

In retrospect, I must say the East Building is my favorite part of the museum. That …

... a right to be proud of their nation. I finished the day with a tour of the East building of the National Gallery of Art.  Housing two special exhibits of contrasting styles both artistically and contextually.  "Venice" showcased the technical ...

I went to the National Gallery of Art the first time I went to Washington DC. We didn't make it there the second time. But it was a wonderful museum housing important pieces from the 13th through the 20th ...

... , we managed to cram a lot into our short time in DC. Other highlights included the amazing collection at the National Gallery of Art, the expansive and surprisingly upbeat Museum of the American Indian, and Capital Hill with the nearby Botanic ...

... more, but it was super crowded and I realized I got a good look the first time. Im thinking of going to the National Gallery of Art this week, and maybe the Zoo on Saturday. Calvin came home last night. YEAH!! I really wish I could have been there to ...

Native American Museum, National Gallery of Art, Mall/Capitol & ...

... in wat voor uit de kluiten gewassen Sinterklaas-surprise de mensheid op de maan is geland. Ook zijn we naar de schitterende National Gallery of Art geweest (waar ze zowel veel 'Dutch' als 'Netherlandish art' hebben) en toen we, museum-voldaan op zoek ...

... by those who hustle.   Architecture here is magnificent.  The Capitol, White House, Museums, Treasury Department, National Archives, National Gallery of Art, Old Post Office, to name a few of the best.  The National Building Museum is ...

... needed to go somewhere else. I needed to go to a National Museum. I search and I found the National Museum. It was called the National Gallery of Art. I heard it was great so I decided to go there. I took a ticket. When the day was arrived, I took a cab ...

... Brother's Flyer and Apollo space crafts.  We could have easily spent all day here but we wanted to also see the National Gallery of Art which was also very interesting.  We did a quick walk by of the Smithsonian Institute on our way down to ...

... the Apollo 11 module, as well as the history of the planets and astronomy.  Finally, we headed to the National Gallery of Art, which had a very extensive collection. Artists of note that we uncultured tourists recognised were Renoir, Picasso, Degas, ...