Spread over 2 separate locations, the Smithsonian American Art Museum preserves and showcases 4 centuries’ of American art and crafts. The art collection is exhibited at the main SAAM museum in 8th Street, while the crafts collection is on display at the Renwick Gallery on 17th Street, near the White House. The collection includes the largest American Sculpture collection in the world as well as a massive photography collection and an excellent collection of art by African Americans and other immigrant artists. If you are planning a romantic getaway to Washington, these two amazing art museums deserve a place on your itinerary. Entrance is free to all.
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004 Renwick Gallery, Pennsylvania Ave at 15th Street, Washington, DC 20006, 202 633 1000