National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

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The National Portrait Gallery is a historic art museum in Washington, D. C. , United States. Founded in 1962 and opened in 1968, it is part of the …

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Oct 27, 2024
Better than expected, and expected it to be good. Especially recommended taking one of the free tours to learn more details on a few portraits. As the guide said “one visit to the gallery is one … Full review by SouthShoreCat
Oct 27, 2024
Fantastic portraits from many periods of history. So moving were the portraits of people who lost family members to the Irish “troubles”. And there was so much more—women who fought for women’s right… Full review by EllenF502
Oct 6, 2024
The Smithsonian gallery complex of the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum is the perfect place to visit if you've got a later event at Capitol One Arena or a nearby theater. It stays o… Full review by Kittygal
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The National Portrait Gallery of Australia is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians that are important in their field of endeavour o…
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Using portraits, photographs and other visual media, the National Portrait Gallery honors America’s famous and distinguished personali…
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Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this portrait gallery contains exhibitions focused on famous Americans. Its key exhibit is surely the Hall of …
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Established:1962
Located:Eighth and F Streets, NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Visitors:1,069,932
Director:Kim Sajet (2013–present)

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Approximately how long does it take to walk through?
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Take a look at the website and determine what you absolutely don’t want to miss. If you arrive a little before the museum opens, yo should not have an isssue with crowds. The …
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Take a look at the website and determine what you absolutely don’t want to miss. If you arrive a little before the museum opens, yo should not have an isssue with crowds. The presidential portrait exhibit is excellent. Be sure to visit the room where Michelle Obama’s portrait is located!
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Is there a cost to get into the mesume Is there a fee for this mesume?
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No. Its free
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Are there still long wait lines to enter?
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No wait to enter. I’ve seen a 10-15 minute wait to stand in front of President Obama’s portrait (Weekend), Mrs Obama’s portrait was just crowded.
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Are wheelchairs available at this site?
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I am not sure but I think you got your answer from I’m an earlier answer.
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Are there wheelchairs available to rent?
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Hi there : You should take a look at the National Portrait Gallery's own website. You'll find quite a lot of helpful information under the VISIT - ACCESSIBILITY section, …
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Hi there : You should take a look at the National Portrait Gallery's own website. You'll find quite a lot of helpful information under the VISIT - ACCESSIBILITY section, including the following : "For your comfort, wheelchairs can be borrowed by asking the security officer stationed at each museum entrance". [It might also be a good idea to "double-check" wheelchair availability with the museum in advance of your intended visit, using the Phone and/or Email details on their website] Enjoy your visit to this wonderful museum!
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