Planning a trip to the nation’s capital? Once you’re done taking in the splendor of our political machine in action, it might be time for an art break. Washington D.C. boasts some of the most storied and cutting-edge collections of art in the country, and there’s no shortage of exciting, important work to peruse. But where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
Open to the public and free of charge, this stately museum lives on the National Mall, and boasts some of the most rarified pieces from robber baron Andrew W. Mellon’s iconic collection, including Titian’s Venuswith a Mirror and Jan van Eyck’s Annunciation. Keep an eye out for the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci currently housed anywhere in the Americas.