Among the highlights of his gift were early Chinese bronzes and jades, paintings and lacquerware, ancient Near Eastern ceramics and metalware. Located on Independence Avenue and 9th Street, S.W. at the Smithsonian Metro stop. Admission is free. It is free of charge and reservations are not needed. The Smithsonian Metro stop will take you directly to the Smithsonian and Mall area.
Tours are by reservation only.
Visitors may make advance arrangements to tour the Eighth-floor Diplomatic Reception Room, among the most beautiful rooms in the world used for official entertaining. The building is a secure facility, and visitors will need to check in at the information desk inside the C Street entrance. This building was built in 1836 and since then has served as the headquarters for the Treasury Department. The tour includes the history of the Treasury Dept. and the building's architecture history. Included is a tour of the Andrew Johnson suite, where, in 1865, President Johnson conducted official business for 6 weeks after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.