National Museum of American Art

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National Museum of American Art

From classic to quirky

4th Street and Independence Avenue South West
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 633 1000 / +1 202 633 6644 (Group Reservation)
http://www.nmaa.si.edu/

Any fan of American art should stop by this fine museum. The George Catlin collection is especially extensive, but fine artists like James McNeill Whistler, Mary Cassatt, Willem de Kooning and Jasper Johns are also well represented. The museum is surprisingly eclectic. You will find a wide array of crafts from Native Americans and other ethnic minorities. Contemporary creations are especially intriguing. Do not miss the giraffe made of bottle tops or the Hampton Throne. Created in the garage of a local maverick, this foil-and-copper display includes a variety of household items and numerous religious symbols. Admission is free.

Review © 2009, Wcities

National Museum of American Art photo by Kathyj46217

National Museum of American Art Photo: Kathyj46217