Free art museum on the National Mall with a West Building, an East Building and a sculpture garden, linked by an underground passage. Its collection runs from Renaissance to modern art and includes Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de' Benci, with seating in most rooms.
Highlights
- Ginevra de' Benci by Leonardo
- French 19th-century Monet room
- Sculpture garden and fountains
Good to know
- Admission is free, no reservation needed
- Bags checked; backpacks worn front or side
- Full day needed to see most galleries
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