This is a great, very accommodating museum. There are currently several special exhibits- Sargent In Spain is a wonderful, a must see event (we also went to a lecture in the East Wing which was extremely informative- do it if one is scheduled). The other was the Secrets of Vermeer and it was also very interesting and worthwhile. There were other things we wanted to see but ran out of time.

Amazing collection of well known artists; well laid out and the building itself is worth a visit on its own! Lots of space to sit and enjoy the incredible artwork. The collection spans medieval through to modern art. It really is a quite stunning collection. The gelato was a big hit with my teens too!

This is a beautiful three part museum. There is a sculpture garden surrounding an ice rink. Food truck offerings on Constitution Ave are mediocre. This is a missed opportunity to showcase a curated set. Museum has cafes indoors.

I have been fortunate to have visited many countries over the years and the National Gallery ranks at the top of art museums. It was not very crowded at the peak of the tourist season at Christmas. Easy to navigate and the staff was helpful. We spent the entire day and never even had the chance to check out the East Wing. Great Impressionism and American Art collections. The only negative is only a couple of entrances so it may be a walk, albeit a pleasant one, to the entrance. Free admission.

This huge museum has something for everyone. I saw the "Vermeer's Secrets" exhibit, which featured both original works and forgeries. The analysis in the exhibition was fascinating. I also enjoyed the "Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice" exhibit. You can easily spend several hours here, admiring the various works on exhibit.

I can't say enough about how wonderful this museum is. We arrived around 10 am on a Thursday in January and it wasn’t busy. The cafe was peaceful, upscale vibe in a nice surrounding. I had avocado toast that was excellent and husband had a cranberry muffin that he said was good. Interesting menu - there was also Chicken Curry Toast that I might have tried had I been dining there for lunch. The coffee was excellent — Lavazza. The black tea was Tazo Awake. Service was friendly and quick. It was a nice peaceful start to our visit of this amazing museum. I swooned through the Impressionists galleries - my favorite. The orchids were a delightful surprise. The whole thing was a treat for the soul. At least that’s how art museums feel to me and this one delivered on all levels :-). Also enjoyed the nearby sculpture garden.

Left amazed. I am new to this area so I was excited to visit. Finding good parking took us forever but as once as you walk in you are greeted with friendly security and an amazing fountain. It’s peaceful and quiet. The map is easy to read and staff is always willing to help. The paintings are beautiful.

We recently visited this museum in a quick trip to Washington, DC to see the Sargent &in Spain exhibition and the Vermeer exhibition. Always a great place to visit. Enjoyed both buildings. The Calder exhibit in the east building (top floor) is really neat. This museum is very nice.

It had been over 15 years since my last visit so I saw the galleries with fresh eyes. It exceeded my memories. We had an excellent docent led introductory tour, she took us to pieces and really discussed the artist, it's history and engaged us in our impressions. There is a small lunch space which serves salads and sandwiches. The gift shop is impressive. I love buying blank note card and had trouble deciding among the offerings.