 Spend
an intriguing afternoon at the Navy Art Gallery and view many of its
paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture, numbered in excess of
10,000.
Located
in Building 67 on the Washington Navy Yard, the Navy Art
Collection contains
depictions of naval ships, personnel, and action from all eras of U.S. naval history, but
due to the operation of the Combat Art Program, the eras of World War II, the Korean War,
the Vietnam War, and Desert Shield/Storm are particularly well represented.
The Branch
manages the collection, produces exhibits, loans artwork to museums and institutions, and
provides research assistance.
Hours
Wednesday through Friday,
0900
to 1600
Saturday and Sunday,
1000 to 1600
Closed
Monday, Tuesday, and Federal Holidays
Phone
(202)
433-3815
Preview
of Navy Art Collection
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