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5 Art Museums in Dupont Circle That You Shouldn't Miss
Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history. Attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers the district offers a peek into the country’s democratic origin. There are plenty of free museums to take advantage of but the real draw here is the memorials and monuments dedicated to great American leaders. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country.
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1. The Phillips Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,392 reviews
"Americas First Museum of American Art" boasts a collection of over 2,500 19th and 20th-century masters, both American and European, including Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Manet, OKeefe and more.
Reviewed By Nutmeg2003 - Washington DC, United States
This 2 story private home expanded its space to add a larger 3 story exhibit area for its wonderful collection and visiting exhibitions some years ago. Is the tale apocryphal of a fellow from Germany bringing his girlfriend to DC to propose to her in front of Renoir's The Boating Party? It's believable, as the painting beguiles viewers. The current exhibition of Nabi artists: From Bonnard to Vuillard, will soon end, but there's always another worth seeing. I'm most intrigued by the Impressionist art, so well curated, but go to the website to see more of the permanent collection. If you can grab a ticket for a Sunday concert in the music room, by a wonderful traveling quartet, the acoustics in the main house are amazing. Just off Dupont Circle, this museum is special even in DC, where museums abound.
2. Museum of the Palestinian People
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Immigrants to the United States yearn for a space to tell their stories, yet for Palestinians there has been no such space. In fact, who we are has been told by others; until now. The Museum of the Palestinian People is here to tell our stories; stories that encompass the rich history, vibrant arts and culture, of a people who thrive even in the face of adversity.
3. Dupont Underground
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
We're turning a truly unique urban space in D.C. - the forgotten trolley station below Dupont Circle - into a cultural destination. Open Hours are based around events, Check our Website and Facebook page to see whats coming up!
Reviewed By juniemoonie - New York City, United States
Visiting Washington DC for just a few days, I feel so lucky that I saw a friend’s Facebook post about the exhibit at the Dupont Underground. Profoundly moving, the current exhibit beautifully displays prize-winning press photos of journalists who have traveled around the world to capture moments of deep pain and suffering. Human and humane. Not for the faint hearted, but a tremendously important reminder of the power of the press to bring us the truth. Run, don’t walk to see this show before it closes end of November.
