At the top of tower 1 is the Rothko Room. Not to be missed. The Rothko estate donated over 1000 paintings to the NGA. Must be the biggest collection in the world.
Check the listings to see what movie/music/lecture events are scheduled for the main auditorium downstairs. I just saw a classic Buster Keaton silent film, with live orchestral accompaniment.
The "Dying Gaul" as well as the Art of Byzantium exhibits are great. Being able to compare Italian and French art alone is totally worth the visit. Plus there are cool ties for sale in their store.
Can't complain about the food! Nice selection of international cuisine (and more "American" things). Great for a brunch or lunch in a nice space, thought it could very well be loud when busy.
The newly re-opened East Building features a rooftopsculptureterrace overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue, providing a birds eye view over the National Mall.
Did you know? Architect I.M. Pei’s 1978 addition to the gallery has an unusual layout 17 two isosceles triangles 17 in order to work with the gallery site’s irregular trapezoidal shape. Leia mais