Washington National Portrait Gallery Guided Tour

Step into history at the National Portrait Gallery, a pinnacle of DC's cultural landscape. Explore its classic Greek Revival architecture with an expert guide tracing its evolution. Discover riveting Special Exhibitions, including the iconic "America's Presidents" showcase. Marvel at portraits of iconic Americans, all housed where Lincoln celebrated his second inauguration. Dive into the gallery's role as a cradle of American innovation and a guardian of our nation's cherished stories. Experience a journey through time and achievement unlike any other.

Meeting Point

Unscripted by Guided Tours DC

400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Meet your guide at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW, 7th street side.

What's included:

• Free City Map
• Museum Entry
• Ponchos if Raining
• Cold Wet Towels
• Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Unscripted by Guided Tours DC

400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Start at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center where you can charge your phones, refill water, and enjoy a mini museum to DC's past. Your guide will give an introduction before embarking to the National Gallery of Art.

10 minutes

National Portrait Gallery

8th And G Streets NW, Donald W. Reynolds Center For American Art And Portraiture, Washington DC, 20001, District of Columbia

Join a small-group guided tour of the National Portrait Gallery, immersing yourself in the grandeur of its historic Greek Revival architecture. Admire the iconic "America's Presidents" exhibit, where each portrait reflects the leadership and legacy of pivotal figures in the nation's evolution.
Discover captivating portraits of 20th century icons like Albert Einstein, Katherine Hepburn, Walt Disney, and Michele Obama, set in the same halls where President Lincoln celebrated his second inauguration.
From the building's origins as a hub of American innovation to its role as guardian of the nation's collective memories, the National Portrait Gallery offers a journey through time and excellence. Whether you're drawn to history, artistry, or cultural heritage, this intimate tour promises to enrich your appreciation for the diverse narratives woven into the fabric of American identity.

1 hour, 20 minutes

Smithsonian American Art Museum

G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Explore the unique art in the American Art Museum and see art preservation at work.

30 minutes