In praise of famous Americans
Neighborhood: Seventh Street
Nearest Train: Gallery Place-Chinatown
Phone: +1 202 275 1738
Fax: +1 202 275 1887
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This museum will be closed for renovation until July 2006. Famous and distinguished Americans are honored here in portraits, photographs and other visual media. A wide variety of politicians, artists, scientists and social activists are represented. This gallery is a remarkable testimony to the diverse figures the United States has produced, from Grace Kelly and Boris Karloff to George Washington, Mickey Mantle and Gertrude Stein. Photographs, prints, drawings and sculptures supplement the paintings. Of particular interest is the Hall of Presidents, which features a portrait or sculpture of each chief executive. Admission is free.
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Great place to get away from crowds
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Reviewed by:adwiese from metro Detroit on Jun 03 2007
A Re-opening Worth Waiting For
The re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery was certainly worth waiting for. The completed reno...
Reviewed by:mfoley1700 from Washington DC on Aug 23 2006
