Best places: Art museums in Colmar Manor, United States

Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.

Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.

Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.

Opulent estate with 18th-century Russian Imperial & French decorative art, 13-acre gardens & cafe.

👍 Great art gallery with lots of amazing art on multiple floors. There is also a very pretty, sparkly walkway to get you from the west to the east building, and a cafe in the east building, although it has very little in it. I really enjoyed coming here and k recommend it.

👍👍 One of my favorite museums in DC. Not only is it free but it also stays open later (7pm) than many of the other museums in the area. Hall of Presidents is impressive, especially the Obama and Clinton portraits. Go up to the third floor for an impressively large portrait of LL Cool J. The architectu...

Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.

👍👍 My wife and I went. It was very good. Very entertaining and educational. I learned so much about the artist. There was plenty to do and see. We spent about 1. 5 hours there. You can go at your own pace. You can buy regular tickets or VIP tickets for a bit more. We bought the VIP tickets which let us...

Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.

Townhome venue showcasing an exquisite collection of post-Impressionist & modern art.

Vibrant museum gift shop featuring unique African artwork, home decorations, clothing & jewelry.

Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.

Uniquely themed accommodations in a mansion that also features event space & an eclectic museum.

Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.

Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.

👍👍 I had a pleasant visit to the Rubell Museum in DC. The exhibition spaces were well-designed, and it's a bonus that admission is free for DC residents. Keep in mind that if you bring a backpack, you'll need to use one of their free lockers. Overall, it's a great experience that I'd recommend to both...

Museum displaying roughly 2,000 works by contemporary artists from the Caribbean & Latin America.

Art & technology space with rotating immersive installations, plus a futuristic cocktail bar.

Government-run, free-admission complex including 19 museums, 9 research/cultural centers & a zoo.

Outdoor exhibition consisting of contemporary murals painted on garage doors in Blagden Alley.