With over a dozen museums on the National Mall alone, the capital city is bursting with must-see sites.
In fact, some ofbest museums in Washington, D.C.can be found off the beaten track.
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The Courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])
On the face of it, this monumental museum isn’t exactly a hidden gem.
The National Portrait Gallery was established by an act of Congress in 1962.
However, institutions like theNational Museum of Women in the Artsprove that smaller sites can pack a powerful punch.
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Fittingly, the museum is set inside a striking space, which was formerly thePension Bureau building.
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The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection House.
The Phillips Collection Music Room.
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The Phillips Collection House. Courtesy of The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. (Photo: Robert Lautman)
The Phillips Collection Music Room. Courtesy of The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. (Photo: Lee Stalsworth)
