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Home to one of the largest collections of American art in the world, the Smithsonian American Art Museum features an unrivaled collection of artworks, and it highlights America's rich artistic and cultural history from the colonial period to the present. Housed in a National Historical Landmark building in the heart of Washington's downtown cultural district, the museum’s collection features works from a range of periods, including African American and Latino art, masterpieces from the Gilded Age, and American Impressionist paintings.

The museum also showcases examples of American visual culture, such as photography. Dedicated to facilitating understanding and delight in American art, the museum also offers classroom and video conferencing, gallery talks, Girl Scout programs, and community outreach programs for adults and children.

Smithsonian American Art Museum, 750 9th Street, N.W., Suite 3100, Washington, DC, Phone: 202-633-7970

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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