Freer Gallery of Art

Location:                  12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW, Washington 20560

Phone:                      202/357-2700; fax 202/357-4911

Hours:                        Daily 10:00am- 5:30pm

Admission:                 Free

Metro:                      Smithsonian      

The inside tip is to inspect the Peacock room designed by Whistler. It is gorgeous.

Asian art enthusiasts will enjoy the Freer and Sackler Galleries, but others might find Washington's other art museums more interesting. The Corcoran is a good alternative, as is the National Gallery of Art.