A Day in D.C.: Museum Sampling

As you have probably guessed (if you read my last post), I did not have a huge amount of time downtown. But my choices were many. I was delighted to learn all the museums were free. "Your tax dollars at work," Carolyn said. I decided to start with the National Gallery of Art. Because I am far from an art aficionado, I asked the information desk what pieces I should not miss. They handed me a sort of "Art for Dummies" sheet that contained 12 don't-miss paintings, including Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de' Benci, Raphael's The Alba Madonna and Rembrant's Titus (or Boy in Fancy Dress). I do not know the name of the fountain in the picture above. Everyone else was taking a picture of it, so I thought I should, too.


Next, I visited the National Museum of the American Indian. Carolyn's sister helped design the interior of this museum. It was awesome! I took a picture of the ceiling.


The room of handmade Indian dresses reminded me of being a little girl, when my favorite thing to dress up as was an Indian Princess. When I was in third grade, my mom sewed me an Indian costume with fringe; I wore it as much as possible for the next three years.

Oh, a picture of the Capitol might be nice....