Get more out of your experience at the National Gallery of Art
January 21, 2008
Want to enhance your experience when touring the National Gallery of Art (NGA)? Tired of simply listening to music on your iPod? Be sure to head over to the National Gallery’s website to download the latest podcast on what’s going on in the gallery. In a partnership with Apple iTunes, NGA will be releasing free podcasts about the different exhibitions and information that you might not get during your regular tour of the NGA.
Available on the first Tuesday of each month, the podcasts will include topics like NGA Art Talk where listeners will be introduced to expert guests and learn about fascinating topics about the world of art, NGA Backstory that will take you behind the scenes of the NGA and take a deeper look at the museum’s collection, exhibitions and events – hosted by Barbara Tempchin. Lastly, gain an insider’s look at the museum with NGA Conversations and get to meet the museum staff, collectors, writers, artists, and other guests.
So bring your iPod with you and get some culture with the National Gallery of Art. Free to download at their website: http://www.nga.gov/podcasts.
If you’ve seen National Treasure: Book of Secrets, you’ll be able to visit the spot where Nicolas Cage’s character kidnaps the President. Located in the basement of historic Mount Vernon, this special tour will be open for a limited engagement and offered only on weekends from January 12 – February 10. Admission to this spot is included in the regular admission to Mount Vernon. Be prepared to shell out $13 for adults and $6 for the young folks 6-11 years. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more information.
