Washington - Organization of American States

 
The Organization of American States is found in the Pan American Union Building, built in 1910. The building is a mixture of architectural styles representing the diversity of membership countries in the organization. There is a tropical patio, the Hall of the Americas with flags and sculpture, an art gallery and the Aztec Garden.

Behind the O.A.S. is the Art Museum of the Americas with contemporary Latin American art.

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Tips: Closed on federal holidays. Summer is the best time to visit to avoid school groups.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Metro: Farragut West or Farragut north. Bus: 13's, 80, 81, A2, A4.

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