Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Ashburn

"The National Gallery of Art is a national art museum in Washington that holds collections on American and European art. The National Gallery holds pieces from the Middle Ages to the present day including the only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in North America. As one of the largest museums in the United States, the National Gallery is a focal point in the art history community in the District of Columbia."

"The National Gallery of Art, located in close proximity to the National Mall, is another cultural experience chock-full of only-in-D.C. art you don’t want to miss. The gallery features an East and West Building that hosts various forms of art from different time periods all over the world."

"It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range of artworks and masterpieces from the 11th century to the... Top ChoiceMonument in National Mall"

"The Smithsonian American Art Museum shares space with the National Portrait Gallery in a historic Greek Revival building that is one of the oldest public buildings in Washington, D.C. The American Art Museum is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. More than 7,000 artists are represented in the collection, including major masters such as John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Joseph Cornell, Jacob Lawrence, Helen Frankenthaler, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Lee Friedlander, Roy Lichtenstein, Nam June Paik, Irving Penn, Martin Puryear, Robert Rauschenberg and Bill Viola. Be sure to visit the National Portrait Gallery and see the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House."

"Up close with Barack, Michelle, and presidential families past The National Portrait Gallery made headlines recently when it unveiled the colorful official portraits for former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The walls are lined with paintings of all the presidents, along with images of American history from sports figures to revolutionaries. Beginning in May, the National Portrait Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary with photos of 50-year-old celebrities."

"— dusk; closed December 25.Location:Independence Avenue, 7th Street SW. A cylinder-shaped building with an adjoining plaza and sunken sculpture garden is what your eyes see when looking at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The modern and contemporary art displayed here is meant to give a voice to the art and artists and create meaningful experiences for those in attendance."

"A cylinder with a hollowed out middle, the Hirshhorn Museum is a visually stunning building from the outside as well as the inside. Its location set amidst a number of more traditional buildings makes it stand out even more. The structure, housing an incredible modern art collection, should be on your list of places to see."

"For cutting-edge modern and contemporary art, don't miss the Hirshhorn. It's a Smithsonian museum located in a stunning, drum-shaped building. After walking the gallery, head downstairs to the gift shop and Barbara Kruger's installation, which fills the Lower Level lobby."

"Duncan Phillips (1886-1996), the founder of this fantastic art museum in the Dupont Circle, is credited with introducing modern art to American audiences. When the Phillips Collection was established in 1921 its raft of Impressionist paintings and works by Fauvists, Cubists and Expressionists was provocative and daring. At first the gallery was in a purpose built room attached to the family home, but the Phillips family moved out when the collection grew to more than 600 pieces, and the gallery took over the entire building."

"Couple viewing Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party at The Phillips Collection - Museums and Date Spots in Washington, DC. Peruse DC’s museums and pick a favorite artwork, like Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party at The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art."

"The Phillips Collection started as a humble gallery to honor a deceased father and brother in 1921, and rapidly transformed into a full-fledged modern art museum—America’s first. Set in a stately Georgian Revival brick house that was..."

"A post shared by Bojana Andrejevic (@boyannaalexander) on Aug 20, 2017 at 8:02pm PDT. The beautiful, serene and quiet gardens at Dumbarton Oaks are just a few minutes stroll from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown proper. Chart a course through the European designed garden to locate the ornaments and inscriptions."

"Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in Washington DC's Georgetown neighborhood. The Museum is known for its specialized collections of Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art. It also is home to the House Collection which includes historic interiors, Asian, European, and American artworks, and interior furnishings."

"The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery and the Dimock Gallery make up the George Washington University Art Galleries. They display the University's permanent art collections, as well as visiting exhibitions. The collections include painting, sculpture, and photographs, ranging from rare historic pieces to Washington and Americana to modern art."

"The Blagden Alley in DC’s Shaw district offers Instagrammers a wide range of colorful murals to choose from for their potential photo backgrounds. The murals painted on buildings and garage doors include Lisa Marie Thalhammer‘s LOVE mural and an oversized tribute to musicians Sun Ra and Erykah Badu. The hip alley used to be home to working-class immigrants, African Americans, and the city’s underground artists."

"Blagden Alley is loaded with interesting murals, make sure to stop by La Colombe which is one of DC’s best coffee shops. Blagden Alley, Washington, DC 20001"

"Hours: Currently closed for renovationsLocation:900 Jefferson Drive SW. The Arts and Industries Building is the original home of the National Museum. It’s currently closed due to renovation."

"Silver Lyan is the downstairs cocktail bar at Riggs Washington DC, lovingly crafted by London-based bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (commonly known as Mr. Lyan). The bar is the mastermind's first U.S. venture, and the menu and design of the space give a nod to the history of cultural exchange in America. Lyan is best known for several cocktail bars across London, most famously Dandelyan - which was named best bar in the world in 2018."

"Very good place to eat, a little expensive and the burgers are small but other than that it was good."

"Its iconic storefront is a symbol of the U Street neighborhood and the nation’s capital at-large. No trip to the District is complete without dining on one of Ben's famous half-smokes, which you can purchase for just $5.95."

"is complete without ordering the district's signature dish, the half-smoke. And while many restaurants serve it, there’s only one worthy of your order: Ben’s Chili Bowl. The popular landmark diner has been feeding the..."

"Your profound respect for one another will abound while you both appreciate the excellent architecture of the National Cathedral and its magnificent gardens. Bishop’s Palace Garden pic:flickr,chris"

"National Mall, 1050 Independence Avenue SouthwestWashington, DC 20560. What's more romantic than kissing in a garden inspired by Beijing's Temple of Heaven?"