Organization of American States
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The OAS’s beautiful building, with its three round-topped arches, is one of the area’s architectural delights. The OAS Art Museum of the Americas has a permanent collection of Western Hemisphere art that is one of the most important in the US. The Organization of American States is a cooperative association of all 35 countries of the hemisphere to promote economic development, protect human rights, and strengthen democracy.
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17th St at Constitution Ave, NW
Museum: 201 18th St, NW Open 10am– 5pm Tue–Sun; Closed Jan 1, Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Dec 25 Free
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