Arlington Museum of Art

Great Contemporary Art Museum

Description

Focused primarily on displaying contemporary art, this museum is a great place to go if you're looking to browse a great art collection. The museum opened in the 1980s and had its first major show in 1990, attracting donors Nona and Richard Barrett, who then became major supports and fund-raisers for the museum. You'll find a great array of pieces here, from paintings to sculptures, all displayed attractively throughout the recently renovated old JC Penney building. The museum also puts on exceptional art programs for kids and adults, ranging from silent auctions and gallery talks to youth summer art camps.