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Art
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, D.C.
About
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) in Washington, D.C. is the nation's oldest federal art collection, with more than 43,000 works spanning the full breadth of American art from the colonial era to today. Housed in a Greek Revival landmark shared with the National Portrait Gallery, SAAM's collection includes exceptional holdings in folk art, photography, digital art, and the work of American artists who engaged with the land.
Highlights & Things Not to Miss
Lunder Conservation Center
Rare chance to watch art conservators at work behind glass
Lincoln Gallery
Monumental hall used for Lincoln's 1865 inauguration reception
Folk and Self-Taught Art
Major holdings of American outsider and folk artists