The robert and arlene kogod courtyard is one of the largest and most magnificent event spaces in washington dc.
Kogod courtyard washington dc. The museums offer a variety of free public programs in the kogod courtyard. In the illustration a kid splashes her feet on the water. Hours address kogod courtyard reviews. Kogod is a business executive and philanthropist.
Please consult government travel. Kogod courtyard washington dc. Kogod courtyard it serves as a light filled sanctuary for weary tourists a welcome place to eat and re fuel for families and a dramatic program and performance space both during museum hours and in the evenings. The courtyard is named for robert and arlene kogod washington philanthropists and art collectors.
Smith companies the real estate company that developed much of the crystal city neighborhood just south of washington d c. When we visited d c. Daily through april 28 in the kogod courtyard inside the smithsonian american art museum and the national portrait gallery. Kogod courtyard smithsonian american art museum portrait gallery washington d.
It s difficult to do of course since there are so many. Smith kogod led the charles e. To limit the spread of the coronavirus attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Free wi fi is available.
Can be one of the most frenetic places in the u s and visiting or living there can cause considerable stress and anxiety. Amazing adaptations is open from 11 30 a m. The magnificent courtyard in dc you absolutely must visit. The robert and arlene kogod courtyard a signature element of the renovated national historic landmark building shared by the smithsonian american art museum and the national portrait gallery opened to the public on november 18 2007.
Recently we had the opportunity to visit the robert and arlene kogod courtyard located in the absolute middle of the smithsonian american art museum at f st. As washingtonians we try to stay away from massive tourist destinations. The glass canopy designed by sir norman foster covers over 28 000 square foot with 864 panels and is one of washington s largest indoor public spaces. However even though the national portrait museum is one of the most popular smithsonian museums on the mall you should go.
District of columbia dc washington dc. The kogod courtyard at the smithsonian american art museum portrait gallery is one of my favorite spots in the city.