This wonderfully curated tour offers an opportunity to walk with a master guide to view and understand some of the National Gallery’s of Arts wonderful but vast collection of art. In-depth highlights tour to view the highlights of The National Gallery of America’s immense art collection. As you move through the galleries of the West Building, you’ll view the Gallery’s earliest masterworks, from the Italian 13th- and 14th-century works up through much of its 19th-century American art collections. You'll learn about the development of the major genres of Western art, such as portraiture, still-life, and landscape. This tour also includes a truly unique underground exhibit ‘ a moving walkway art installation located in the tunnel connecting the East and West Wings. The tour will conclude with a guided visit to the 6-acre Sculpture Garden containing incredible works of outdoor art illuminating the transition from the 2-dimensional world of painting to 3-dimensional treasures.
- Soar above Galveston and see the city sights from a biplane
- Fly with the wind in your hair in an open cockpit
- This private flight experience is for up to two people only
- Use of a retro flying cap and goggles is included with this tour
What To Expect
National Gallery of Art
Enjoy a comprehensive interior tour of one of the world’s top curated museums, which is the home of many fine masterpieces from Jan Vermeer, Rembrandt, Claude Monet, van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Matisse and Picasso.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden
The tour will conclude with a guided visit to the 6-acre Sculpture Garden to view some of the most interesting urban art in the United States. Enjoy the works of modern sculpture in a relaxing and beautiful setting.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Max group – 6



