Art at the Smithsonian

Tour length: 4 - 5 Days

Overview
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5

Overview

Experience the historical highlights of Washington, D.C., and explore the many facets of human expression. As you view the stunning art collections of the Smithsonian, your students will see everything from ancient Chinese sculptures to the works of renowned American painters.

Highlights:

National Portrait Gallery
American Art Museum
The Hirshhorn

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Day 1: Washington, D.C.

Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Learn about the Smithsonian Institution during an introduction by your tour director
Visit the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Take a night tour of Washington
- Lincoln Memorial
- WWII Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Day 2: Washington, D.C.

Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
Take a guided tour of Washington
- Washington Monument
- FDR Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr National Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Make a photo stop at the White House
Visit Mt. Vernon
- Explore the estate and gardens of George Washington's home, including the Georgian mansion, Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center
Enjoy an evening activity

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Day 3: Washington, D.C.

Visit Capitol Hill
- U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Library of Congress
Take a guided tour of the Library of Congress
Visit the U.S. Supreme Court
Visit the National Archives
Visit the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Optional: Theater performance

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Day 4: Washington, D.C.

Visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art
Take a tour of the Kennedy Center
Optional: Potomac River Cruise (Mar-Sep)

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Day 5: Washington, D.C. (optional extension day)

Visit the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Depart for home

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What's included
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No matter where you go with Smithsonian Student Travel, no matter your length of tour, you are guaranteed an all-inclusive experience. All of our tours feature round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations with professional overnight security, breakfast and dinner daily, air-conditioned motorcoach and gratuities.

Round-trip transportation
Air-conditioned motorcoach while on tour
3 overnight stays in hotels (4 with 5-day tour)
Breakfast and dinner daily
Full-time Smithsonian Student Travel tour director
Sightseeing tour led by a licensed guide
Visits to special attractions per itinerary
Educational materials developed by the Smithsonian
Overnight security
Gratuities
Smithsonian Membership

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