National Gallery of Art

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"This esteemed American museum's online offerings include virtual walk-throughs of galleries and the serene sculpture garden as well as three focused exhibits—'Fashioning a Nation' on 18th- and 19th-century style, 'Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting' on 17th-century Dutch life, and a close study of Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de’ Benci—alongside works ranging from Alexander Calder mobiles to classical sculptures." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"A premier art museum situated on the National Mall with its own sculpture garden and a collection that ranges from Leonardo da Vinci and Johannes Vermeer to Gordon Parks and Joan Miró; admission is always free." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"An abundance of complimentary attractions and sites, including the National Gallery of Art." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"A premier art museum on the National Mall that serves as another excellent stop during a museum-focused day in the city, offering visitors access to major art collections and exhibitions." - AFAR

"With two buildings and a sculpture garden, the National Gallery of Art is a treasure-filled trifecta where each person’s gems will only be uncovered through an immersive day (or more) of cultural exploration. The West Building is a chronological history lesson of Western art that showcases masters including Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, and van Gogh. Continue through time by taking the moving walkway under the 41,000-LED Multiverse light installation to the contemporary East Building. Here, Alexander Calder’s largest mobile hangs from the atrium roof, works from Warhol and Pollack are featured, and Katharina Fritsch’s 15-foot blue rooster sculpture stands proud on the rooftop terrace. Back on the ground, the Sculpture Garden is the perfect place to reflect on the day."