A Queen's Hidden Treasures
A selection of exhibits on permanent display every queen should visit
1. Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
2. Hope Diamond and National Gem Collection
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Salon Doré
3. Salon Doré
Corcoran Gallery of Art
4. Conservatory
United States Botanic Garden
5. The Peacock Room
(See it in a whole new light the third Thursday of every month when the shutters are opened!)
Freer Gallery of Art
6. Grand Salon
Renwick Gallery
7. Rodin Collection
National Gallery of Art
8. The First Ladies
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
9. John Waters portrait and Gertrude Stein statue
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
10. Julia Child’s Kitchen
(While it’s on the list, the exhibit will not be viewable until certain museum renovations are completed.)
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Add your own hidden treasures to the list in the comments below.
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