Address: 6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Admission: Free
Established in 1937, the National Gallery of Art boasts a vast collection of European and American masterpieces. Visitors can admire works like Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de' Benci, the only painting by da Vinci in the Americas, and Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait. The museum also features the East Building, dedicated to modern and contemporary art, showcasing pieces by artists such as Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock.