Washington, D.C., United States of America
National Portrait Gallery

See the epic display of the influential figures who have shaped the history of the USA.

Fans of American history and pop culture will be thrilled to see paintings, photographs and sculptures of prominent people such as presidents, poets, artists and pop stars who have defined America.


Look out for the fascinating cracked-plate portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Gardner and the well-known Lansdowne portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. Gaze upon an epic visual journey of the early contacts between the European explorers and Native Americans all the way to the final days of the Civil War. As for the sports fans out there, be sure not to miss the amazing collections of memorabilia, portraits and videos of famous American football and baseball stars on display as well!


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Tips Before You Go
Did you know that the National Portrait Gallery is the only repository of all the presidential portraits other than the White House? Well, now you know! In addition, do note that shoes with wheels are strictly not allowed inside the galleries.
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