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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum holds an extensive collection spanning over three centuries of American art, including folk, modern, and contemporary works. Visitors can see masterpieces by artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper, and Nam June Paik, as well as the innovative 'Luce Foundation Center' for open storage. The museum occupies the historic Old Patent Office Building, sharing space with the National Portrait Gallery.
Don't miss
- Admire the 'Ghost Clock' by Wendell Castle, a seemingly transparent timepiece carved from wood.
- Explore the 'Luce Foundation Center' with over 3,300 objects visible in open storage.
- See the 'Electronic Superhighway' by Nam June Paik, a neon map of the U.S. made of televisions.
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