Group Size
Max 8
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation upto 24 Hrs
Highlights Generally Include (but are not limited to):
• The Lansdowne Portrait of George WashingtonnThis 1796 portrait by Gilbert Stuart not only shaped the public image of America's first president but also inspired the engraving on the U.S. dollar bill.
• The "Hope" Portrait of Barack ObamanShepard Fairey's instantly recognizable artwork became an emblem of the 2008 presidential campaign!
• Civil War GeneralsnSee striking portraits of key Civil War figures, including Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and George McClellan.
• Pocahontas PortraitnThis 17th-century portrait is one of the earliest known depictions of a Native American in European art.
• Experience America: WPA Art from Roosevelt's New DealnDiscover artwork commissioned under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a bold initiative of the New Deal that provided employment to artists while documenting American life in the 1930s.
• Masterpieces by Whistler, Sargent, Hopper, Cassatt & HockneynAdmire iconic works by some of America's greatest painters, from Whistler's moody portraits to Edward Hopper's cinematic urban scenes and Mary Cassatt's intimate depictions of family life.
Our expert guide will lead you through two of Washington, D.C.'s most fascinating collections, offering an in-depth look at the figures and moments that shaped the nation.nnBegin your tour at the National Portrait Gallery, housed in the stunning Old Patent Office Building, and come face-to-face with America's most influential figures. Examine commanding portraits of presidents, Civil War generals, and pioneering figures like Pocahontas, and explore how leadership, identity, and activism have evolved over the centuries.nnAt the Smithsonian American Art Museum, admire New Deal WPA murals, bold portraits by Whistler and Sargent, and modern masterpieces by Hopper, Cassatt, and Hockney. From colonial works to contemporary innovations, this museum captures the evolution of American creativity.nnBy the end of this tour, you'll have traced America's story through its most compelling portraits and groundbreaking artwork, gaining a deeper appreciation for the country's cultural identity and the artists who captured it.
• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with reserved entry)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
