GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

DTR MODERN GALLERY

This venue offers some of the most significant privately held works by modern and contemporary artists. 2820 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202338-0625; dtrmodern.com

KREEGER MUSEUM

More than 300 works from the late David and Carmen Kreeger’s personal collection of Impressionist and American art constitute the offerings at this private, nonprofit museum. 2401 Foxhall Road NW, 202-337-3050, ext. 310; kreegermuseum.org

HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDENS

The former estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post features both a museum and 25 acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, 202-686-5807; hillwoodmuseum.org

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART

The US’s official art museum, gifted to the country by Andrew W. Mellon, is home to thousands of works of art, spanning from the Renaissance to the present day. Sixth and Constitution Avenue NW, 202-737-4215; nga.gov

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

This institution finds ever-ingenious ways to spotlight female artists of all nationalities and periods. 1250 New York Ave. NW, 202-783-5000; nmwa.org

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

This Smithsonian gallery is dedicated to portraits of people who have made significant contributions to American history and culture. Eighth St. NW and F St. NW, 202-633-1000; npg.si.edu

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION

This modern-art museum—housed in the stately Georgian Revival home of the late Duncan and Marjorie Phillips—showcases works by Renoir, Rothko, van Gogh, and O’Keeffe in an intimate setting. 1600 21st St. NW, 202-387-2151; phillipscollection.org