National Portrait Gallery (Old Patent Office Building)

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, located in the historic Old Patent Office Building, houses portraits of prominent Americans across U.S. history and shares the building with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Its collection includes Gilbert Stuart's Lansdowne portrait of George Washington and thousands of other painted, sculpted, and photographic likenesses. The museum presents rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and public events focused on portraiture and American history.