The National Gallery of Art is my favorite of all museums in Washington, DC. The museum is broken into two main buildings (east and west) and are connected via an underground moving walkway. Also located underground is a delicious gelato café and several gift and book shops.
The galleries represent some of the best and finest artwork in the world, but my favorite of these is the two-floor traveling gallery in the modern wing. I've seen them utilize the same space for both the Montmartre and the trompe d'oeil shows; both were captivating, engaging, and very very impressive.
Aside from this museum being FREE, another draw is the beautiful fresh floral displays in the courtyards and entryways. This is one museum not to be missed.
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