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Semi-private tour of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum

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Sted: Washington DC

Varighet: fra 2 timer til 2 timer 30 minutter

Språk: English

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See the Obama and Pocahontas portraits
Artworks featuring Civil war generals McClellan, Grant, and Sherman
Experience America: WPA art from Roosevelt’s new deal

Beskrivelse

The Portrait Gallery once a Civil War Era hospital where famed poet Walt Whitman helped injured soldiers. Today, those portraits along with thousands of others are housed in the building. The Portrait Gallery has hosted art exhibits since 1829 and eventually becoming a dedicated museum. Featuring portraits of the great women and men who aided strengthen the United States. Presidents and first ladies are displayed, as well as military leaders of the Civil War, such as Grant and Sherman. See 19th-century daguerreotypes, early photographs, before learning about Robber Barons and Suffragettes of the early 20th century.
Move on to the American Art Museum where impressionist artists' works such as Mary Cassatt masterpieces are on display. See iconic paintings by Edward Hopper and David Hockney. Georgia O’Keeffe’s alluring flowers will strike up conversations as much as the unusual portrait of former President Obama. Learn about the WPA-era photographs that depicted the nation during the Great Depression.

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Viktig informasjon

This semi-private tours have 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
This semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be oﬀered if the minimum is not met)
No large bags or suitcases are allowed
This tour is wheelchair friendly
Occasional closures occur without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases, there will be no refunds or discounts
At checkout, please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip
Cancellation policy: Guests can cancel up to 72 hours before the tour’s start time for a full refund. Otherwise, guests can reschedule for a fee, depending on the tour and the availability

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