National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.)

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is a prominent art museum that showcases a vast collection of European and American art, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present. Established in 1937, it consists of two buildings: the West Building, featuring classic works by artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh, and the East Building, which focuses on modern and contemporary art, including pieces by Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. The museum is free to the public and offers a range of educational programs, making it accessible and enriching for visitors of all ages.