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🚆 *Purchase your train tickets now for just $33 round trip!

All of the museums on this trip offer* FREE admission*, making this one of the most affordable and unforgettable day trips you can take. For just* $33*, you'll visit world-famous museums, admire masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, and many more, all while spending the day with your CenterCity.Events friends and for many already family

Opportunities like this don't come around often it's rare to visit so many of Washington, D.C.'s most iconic museums in a single day with an amazing CenterCity.Events community. Reserve your train tickets early before prices increase

*By train:

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Outbound: Amtrak Northeast Regional* 143
Philadelphia (William H. Gray III 30th St. Station) → Washington, DC (Union Station
Departure: 11:20 AM
Arrival: 1:29 PM

Return: Amtrak Northeast Regional 128
Washington, DC (Union Station) → Philadelphia (William H. Gray III 30th St. Station
Departure: 9:21 PM
Arrival: *11:17 PM

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Also you can get there by Car or by Bus

This route minimizes walking because almost everything is on or just off the National Mall

  1. [National Gallery of Art](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pCiN2P5XNHbQ4eUa6* Art museum

The finest art museum in Washington and one of the best in the United States. You'll find masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Johannes Vermeer, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and many more. The West Building focuses on Renaissance through Impressionism, while the East Building features modern art including Picasso. Admission is free
National Gallery of Art +

*Must-see artworks:

Van Gogh – Self-Portrait
Rembrandt – several portraits and biblical masterpiece
Picasso – Cubist painting
Da Vinci – Ginevra de' Benci (the only Leonardo painting in the Americas
Monet, Renoir, Degas, Vermeer, El Grec

➡️* 5-minute walk

  1. [Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2YYcqevDz2reJKd1A
    *Natural history museum

Explore one of the world's greatest natural history museums. Highlights include the famous Hope Diamond, dinosaur skeletons, ancient fossils, giant mammals, Egyptian mummies, ocean life, gemstones, and interactive exhibits explaining the history of Earth and life. Perfect if you enjoy science and discovery

➡️* After the museums close, we'll enjoy Washington's most iconic landmarks.

  1. [Washington Monument](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hdPSQkoPNpGWSLAT6

The iconic centerpiece of the National Mall and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States

➡️ *15-minute walk

  1. [Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GwCthJhikwFnjQH8

One of America's most famous monuments, featuring the towering statue of* President Abraham Lincoln *and breathtaking views across the Reflecting Pool, especially around sunset

➡️* 25-minute walk

  1. [Elephant & Castle 🍔🍺](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cn6KYJ75j9Xyyh7N7
    British-American restauran
    A lively, reasonably priced restaurant that's perfect for our group dinner before heading back to Union Station.** Enjoy burgers, fish & chips, sandwiches, salads, steaks, desserts, and drinks while sharing impressions **from an unforgettable day in *Washington, D.C.

➡️* 20-minute walk to Union Station

CenterCity.Events review 🎨 Best place for Van Gogh, Rembrandt & Picass

Without question, spend the most time at the National Gallery of Art. It is the only museum in Washington where you can admire masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, Vermeer, Raphael, Degas, Cézanne, Matisse, and many other legendary artists in one visit. It is considered one of the world's premier art museums and admission is always free

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Emily Carter

What an incredible day! CenterCity.Events planned the route perfectly, so we visited several amazing museums without wasting time walking back and forth. Seeing original paintings by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso, and even Leonardo da Vinci was unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves art, history, or simply exploring Washington, D.C

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* Michael Thompson

This trip exceeded my expectations. The National Gallery of Art alone was worth the journey, and the Smithsonian museums were fascinating. Everything was well organized, the people were friendly, and I met several new friends along the way. Looking forward to the next adventure with CenterCity.Events

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Sophia Bennett

A fantastic combination of world-famous art, American history, and natural science. I never imagined we could experience so much in just one day. The hosts made everyone feel welcome, and the schedule was relaxed while still covering all the highlights

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* Daniel Brooks

If you enjoy museums, don't miss this trip! Seeing masterpieces by Van Gogh and Picasso in person was something I'll remember forever. The group was fun, conversations were great, and everything was planned so smoothly that we spent our time enjoying museums instead of figuring out directions

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Olivia Parker

One of the best day trips I've joined. Free museums, amazing collections, beautiful architecture, and a wonderful community made the experience truly special. Thank you, CenterCity.Events, for another memorable adventure. Can't wait for the next one

📅 *Suggested Schedule

11:20 AM — Amtrak Northeast Regiona 143 departs Philadelphia

1:29 PM — Arrive at Washington Union Station

1:49 PM — Meet outside the station and begin our walk

1.* National Gallery of Art (Top Priority)
🕒 2:15 PM – 4:30 P

See masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, Vermeer, Raphael, Degas, Cézanne, Matisse, and many more

➡️ 5-minute wal

  1. *Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
    🕒 4:35 PM – 5:25 P

See the Hope Diamond, dinosaurs, fossils, gems, and world-famous natural history exhibits

🕠 5:30 PM — Museums close

🌆 Evening Wal
Washington Monumen
World War II Memoria
Reflecting Poo
Lincoln Memoria
White House (optional if the group prefers
Dinner or snack
Walk back to Union Statio

9:03 PM — Arrive back at Union Station

9:21 PM — Amtrak Northeast Regional 128 departs Washington, D.C

11:17 PM — Arrive back in Philadelphia

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