Name: Alexandria
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Shows the elegant life of the Royals when they ruled Egypt.
Felt like I'm in a fairly tale , wished that my family would have been with me we would have commented on every piece together , I'm sure the chess would have been a big convo starter.
Love it
A must see in Alexandria.

Small but elegant place to exhibit collection of royal jewelries. Walls and ceiling are decorated with Renesas paintings. Entry fee is 30 LE for Egyptians. They give you plastic bags to cover your shoes. Nice place to visit.

Love this museum, it's a beautiful building which houses an impressive collection of 19th and 20th century jewelry from various royal and elite members of society.

There's a lot of room for improvement, but this is one of my favorite places to visit in Alexandria.

The 6 best photography galleries and museums in Alexandria

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So many wonderful art works to check in this collection. They have both temporary and permanent collections. The Picasso temporary collection is magnificent. Picasso Blue period art works are breathtaking, full of hidden layers and meanings. We took our kids with us. Both the teenager and the 8 year old son enjoyed a lot specifically the sculptures section.

An excellent experience, highly recommended. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the art is incredible.

Most recently there are renovations and new installations which have closed two main floors, but the rest of the collection is so worth it.

They have several events each month which fill up fast, so get tickets early.

Visited Phillips specifically to see the exhibit “Picasso, Painting the Blue Period”, which runs through June 12th, 2022, and was quite pleased with the experience. The Museum opened in 1921, as is known as “America’s First Museum of Modern Art”, and is located in Dupont Circle, a historic DC neighborhood.

The exhibit was a much a history lesson regarding Picasso’s influences for his work as it was an opportunity to experience a terrific collection of his work during this period.

Although the exhibition was the draw for the visit the Museum has a wonderful collection of modern American and European art well deserving of a visit. Prepare for a lovely experience in this beautiful old building.

The 27 best photography galleries and museums in Alexandria

The Gallery is amazing, you will probably spend 2 hours there. It has very beautiful portraits, one of my favorites was Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington and everything related to Abraham Lincoln as well as the amazing portrait of the Supreme Court Justices! Wow what a place to put on my memory box! I loved it!

I didn't know there is this museum until we walked by on the way to Chinatown for lunch.
We visited it after lunch. It's great to see some of the arts that I have seen in books or videos in person.
Kids enjoyed it as well as we got into some good discussions on some sculpture pieces.

Museum is really big and has so much to see. We spent a good amount of time at kogot courtyard which happens to have orchids displays.  Beautiful and fun place for people of all ages. Parking was somewhat challenging but really worth the trip.

This was my favorite place of all of Washington DC. You will never know this place existed as a tourist or to visit. I feel like it is a hidden gem. It is tucked away from the city center and all the monuments and memorials and within the estate, you are like it this beautiful enchanting garden with peace. The gardens are pretty big with so many different aspects to it from mossy stairs, and breathing green houses and vibrant flowers with rabbits scurrying away with fruit growing from the trees.

I wanted to stay there forever. It was such a refreshing place to be.

As of right now there is timed entry for the afternoon and it gets sold out so def buy your tickets in advance. The tickets are cheap.

Incredible place and collection. Stravinsky and Copland composed music for the place. It is a precious gem in the heart of Georgetown.

Both permanent and temporary exhibitions are fantastic. Nice interior design, not too big, friendly staff, clean restrooms, convenient location. If you're planning a quick tour, 30 minutes will be enough. A detailed tour may take up to 2 hours. Not a must see for DC, but a good addition.

As an Air Force veteran, this is humbling and surreal. After 12 years, I’m glad that I could make the trip. It was well worth it and a dream fulfilled.

Kinda of out of the way from most other  "DC Tourist attractions" but definitely a neat thing to see. The view from its location is probably it's best feature. The monument is just so big that it's better to see from away rather than right under

The memorial is very impressive and can be seen from quite a distance.  Getting there is a bit of a challenge, but worth the step out of the way to see it up close.

It was under renovation but you still can visit and enjoy art show inside without being distracted by. The Marcel Duchamp legacy exhibit “It’s Art If I Say So” was informative and interesting, if you plan your next visit, pay attention on the white toilet that was almost mentioned in some of the artworks. Can you count how many are they? 😉 Don’t miss out the drawing your shadow in “Call it A Little Game Between ’I’ and ‘Me’” exhibit.

While you walk between exhibits, don’t forget to feel the Mark Bradford “Pickett’s Charge” that goes around the building.

Check on the Laurie Anderson “The Weather” Exhibition! It was a breathtaking!

Also don’t forget to stop by the lower level exhibit of Barbara Kruger “Belief + Doubt” around the shop area.

And when you leaving to the Sculpture Garden, don’t be surprised of the wide coffee tables from tree root in the lobby! Awesome!

My favorite museum in DC! I love that the exhibits change out and you can revisit it months later and it can be whole new art. It was pretty crowded though for a Saturday, so plan accordingly. I used to work nearby and used to go there on my lunch sometimes and enjoyed eating my lunch in the court yard. It's big but not overwhelming. It's such a diverse group of eclectic thought provoking art from varioua artists.

An incredible museum which is currently undergoing some renovations,  but is still worth the visit!  Like the Guggenheim in NYC, the shape of the building itself plays into the experience; each exhibit following the curve of the building and leading you through its treasures.   A perfect example was Mark Bradford's "Pickett's Charge" which was created specially for this space.  Besides the building itself being part of the museum experience,  each floor is like its own separate tiny museum,  focusing on one artist's work or one subject.  It is a well used space for a somewhat smaller sized museum.
And the experience can be enhanced and enlightened depending upon the specific exhibit.  However,  the Duchamp exhibit was informative and just okay.

If you get a chance,  go to see Laurie Anderson's "The Weather" - I was absolutely blown away by this entire exhibit.  Most of my pictures are from one room of this exhibit,  but all of the rooms were an experience.  I was not expecting anything and was touched and impressed by every section of the exhibit.  Check it out!

Also check out the cool tables in the lobby built using the cross section of a tree's root system; beautiful!

Found this little park in the middle of the city,  not knowing it had so much history.

Took a wal around the fort and the canons were in amazing shape.

Then I saw the history and how black slaves came here to fight for their freedom.  It has a old cemetery , that they ask you to respect.

This is historic site and also a park, the headquarters building is a small museum. There are artifacts and interesting stories about the forts located around the DC area. This is the best preserved civil war era fort in the DC area. They have rebuilt one of the bastian's to the original specifications and armed it with period replica cannons. Admission and parking are free.

Ford Ward Park has a walking path, museum including small gift shop, picnic areas(covered tables can be reserved in advance), some grills and a small historic cemetery. In addition, has an Amphitheater which is part of Virginia State Parks.

So we had stopped by to take a picture of the beautiful community center. It was obvious a church reclaimed by artists and is vibrant and so colorful. I have never seen anything like it.

Inside is urban, community art and it honestly is inviting for all types. There are also artwork outside to admire people's creativity and artistic ability to appreciate.

Parking is a little difficult as it is non-existent and any street parking is permit for the apartment complex next to it.

I went to Candlelight: Vivaldi last night put on by FeverUp at Culture House and it was Absolutely AMAZING.  This was held in the basement of the art gallery (which I really want to visit after seeing the reviews). There was a small stage with ~90 folding chairs, a small bar, a nice wide middle isle, and great acoustics.  There were a couple of small things that I mentioned during my feedback survey that I hope FeverUp might do differently in the future. But on the whole, last night was the most talented quartet I've ever heard...playing beautiful music and educating/entertaining us between scores... in beautiful ambiance. It was truly beautiful.  I can ONLY imagine how long it took to set everything up.  I have already booked more events and can't wait until the next one.
BTW, there's not really any parking nearby so I would keep that in mind when deciding on footwear. It took me ~10mins to walk from Waterfront Metro...but I walk fast.

Beautiful community space. Tons of art and gallery space. Nice outdoors area. Great indoor space for community events.

Not very Metro accessible so if you’re planning a visit, I recommend coming by car or being prepared to walk. But once you get here, it’s easy to spend an hour or two just walking around and looking and what there is to see. Take some time out of a weekend to check it out.

This place gets 5 stars from me.

It's free entrance, which is pretty rare in Egypt for tourists.

There was a lot of cool works on display, well worth a look if visiting Alexandria.

Surprisly impressive..
I thought it's just a museum. But it's more than a museum especially for anyone appreciates art. And for me it's the best museum I've ever seen in Egypt.
And it's extremely underrated. Though it has an impressive original paintings and sculptures.
I hope anyone reads this review goes there and see the neglected greatness there.

AWESOME art. Absolutely unbelievable to witness these masterpieces in real life. I was astonished by the gift shop as well. Most people that know me know that I LOVE gift shops, and this one was definitely one of my new favorites. It had all the different art related things a person could think of. Absolutely would recommend this gallery to any art lover.

The National Gallery of Art is a great stop for any history or art lover. Boasting many different paintings from the biggest artists, the gallery is expansive and well-curated. I spent a couple of hours here and could easily have spent more time here. I would recommend planning ahead to locate the galleries that are a must-see for you, as after a couple of hours, it's easy to get fatigued by how many pieces there are.

For history lovers, check out the presidential portraits by Gilbert Stuart and the famous painting of Marie Antoinette. I also recommend touring the galleries on the lower floor, where there are beautiful Degas and Rodin sculptures and early Colonial furniture.

Absolutely must visit if you love art and it's FREE! I saw a Davinci painting for the first time here with nobody around. It's very peaceful. There's also a FREE baggage deposit area so don't worry about your coats and bags.

You can get a free map that will allow you to go through each section based on the era of the paintings. You can easily spend a whole day here. So many things to see. Additionally there's also an amazing free audio guide under some paintings that you can listen to which is fantastic.

There's also another floor under dedicated to sculptures which is also very interesting.

There's free WiFi in the premises. Also souvenir shops and food place. Plus, it's also next to the Smithsonian museum so you can see both in one day.

Breathtaking! There are so many interior chapels, each with thier on unique qualities and story. The stained glass is stunning; some change color/pattern as the sun shines through them at different times of the year.

There is a $15 admission fee, unless you go during worship services. It's totally worth it and allows you to really explore at your leisure all the nooks and crannies!

I went to Sunday Morning service with my parents now that they have opened up again. There were plenty of available seats and the ushers have all of us programs. The programs were in English and Spanish and offered explanations of what was going on and why things were in a certain order in addition to the prayers, hymns, readings, and instructions of when to sit or stand. The cathedral is beautiful and I would suggest going in the morning to get the full impact of the stained glass windows. I didn’t even Renner that there had been an earthquake in 2011 but there were many signs showing what was damaged and how repairs are going.

A beautiful and well-kept building, and a very peaceful surrounding area. The gargoyles are quite interesting and there is one that looks like Darth Vader. A sign tells you how to find it but we had a hard time locating it. I highly suggest stopping by when visiting Washington DC. The cathedral was closed to the public at the time we went, which was about a week ago.

The Tidal Basin is one of the best walks in all of DC. If you happen to visit during the Cherry Blossoms, you'll enjoy the added bonus of dozens of beautiful pink cherry blossoms hanging over the basin as you
walk. If you're not one of the lucky ones to visit during the cherry blossom peak season (it's literally just a week or less), it's still worth adding it to your DC short list.

The tidal basin leads you to some of DC's best monuments and memorials while enjoying great photo opportunities of the National Mall. As you walk alongside the basin, you'll run into the Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, and then the MLK Memorial. All three are worth stopping at especially the FDR and MLK Memorials.

If you want a little adventure, you can rent a paddle boat or a Capital Bikeshare along the way. Enjoy!

We came here for the cherry blossom. We arrived before 9:30am, and there were some people but not too crowded; however, when we were about to leave around noon, it was already pretty crowded. It’s difficult to park here, so probably booking a parking space in downtown and walking here is a better option. Beautiful views of both Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monuments!

This place is nothing less than heaven during cherry blossom peak. The place surrounded by Sakura trees is a huge crowd puller during spring season. We drove more than 250 miles to catch the peak blossom and it did not disappoint. Must visit during blossom festival

Beautiful little museum housing fantastic paintings from late 19th and early 20th centuries. They also house an impressive collection of African mass and a sculpture garden.

This out-of-the-way museum features unique, less well-known pieces by Picasso, Miro, Braque, Monet, and Munch with some new art and a lackluster outdoor sculpture garden. The building’s architecture has a classic early 1960s aesthetic.

A hidden gem in Northwest DC. I really enjoyed the art pieces and the architecture. There is a patio concert this afternoon so we have to cut the visit short. Will definitely visit again. Maybe come for another concert.

I liked for Principle Gallery for a few reasons.  First, the staff were friendly without being pretentious.  Secondly, the quality of the paintings was notable.  Principle represents a number of artists and also has opening receptions.  They let you peruse around and do not follow or bug you.  It is a nice place to go if you are hanging out on King Street.  The art is reasonable price and without cheap reproductions.

Paintings are not inexpensive (I am not an expert of art) but absolutely beautiful. Nice atmosphere.

Always quality work. Owen was very helpful. A delight to visit this gallery, every time we are in Alexandria.