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

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

Free cancellation
Place: Washington DC
Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

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

What to expect

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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Important to know

  • 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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What’s included

Semi-private guided tour

Expert guide

Entrance fees

What’s not included

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

619 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide on the steps to the G. Street entrance of the museum.

Provider

BABYLON TOUR INC

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145