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8. ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY
Another of the underground museums of the Smithsonian, the Sackler is a leading
center for the study and display of ancient and contemporary Asian art. Its events
bring Asian art and philosophies to life, and its occasional presentations of Tibetan
monks carrying out the ritual of sand painting a mandala are always huge hits.
1050 Independence Ave SW • 202 633 1000 • Open 10am-5:30pm daily; closed Dec
25 • Free • Dis. access • www.asia.si.edu
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9. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
This is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to displaying the work of
women artists, from the Renaissance to the present day. Fascinating and provocative
exhibitions explore the work and social role of female artists over the centuries, as
well as that of women in general (for further details see National Museum of Women
in the Arts ) .
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10. KREEGER MUSEUM
This relatively unknown museum houses Impressionist works by 19th- and 20th-
century painters and sculptors such as Rodin, Kandinsky, and Monet, as well as a
collection of traditional works from Africa and Asia. 2401 Foxhall Rd, NW • 202
337 3050 • Open 10am-4pm Sat; Tours 10:30am and 1:30pm Tue-Fri by appt only
• Adm • Dis. access (main level and terrace)
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