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Paul Klee's "To The Right, to the Left " is part of "Degas to Diebenkorn: The Phillips Collects," closing Sunday at the Phillps Collection. (¿ 2008 Artists Rights Society (Ars), New York/vg Bild-kunst, Bonn)
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ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS"Of Rage and Redemption:The Art of Oswaldo Guayasamin," through Thursday. Permanent collection of 20th-century Latin American art. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 to 5. 201 18th St. NW. 202-458-6016.

BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART"Front Room: Notes on Monumentality," through Sunday; "Looking Through the Lens: Photography 1900-1960," through June 8; "Bonnard & Vuillard," through Aug. 10; "Meditations on African Art: Pattern," through Aug. 17; "A Grand Legacy: Five Centuries of European Art," indefinitely. Permanent exhibitions include the Cone Collection of postimpressionist and early-modern art, Old Masters galleries, the American Wing of American decorative arts, the Garrett and Lucas collections of prints and drawings, and the Saidie A. May collection of art since 1900. Open Friday and Wednesday-Thursday 11 to 5, Saturday-Sunday 11 to 6 (open to 9 on the first Thursday each month). Admission free. North Charles Street and Art Museum Drive, Baltimore. 443-573-1700.

BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY Permanent exhibits on the heritage and preservation of Baltimore and Maryland's industrial past. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 4. Sunday 11 to 4. $10, seniors, students and children $6, ages 3 and younger free. 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. 410-727-4808.

BELAIR MANSION AND STABLE"Best Foot Forward," a showcase of shoes and clothing from 1750-1950, indefinitely; "The Slaves of Belair," indefinitely. A restored 1745 plantation home furnished with period antiques, with an early 20th-century thoroughbred racing museum. Open Wednesday-Sunday noon to 4. 12207 Tulip Grove Dr., Bowie. 301-809-3089.

BOWIE RAILROAD STATION MUSEUM Open indefinitely: "Historic Images of a Railroad Town"; an interactive exhibit on the telegraph in railroad operations. Open Tuesdays-Sundays 10 to 4. 8614 Chestnut Ave., Bowie. 301-809-3089.

COLLEGE PARK AVIATION MUSEUM Permanent exhibits and memorabilia related to the history of aviation at the world's oldest continuously operating airport. Open daily 10 to 5. $4, seniors $3, children $2. 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. 301-864-6029.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM"Re-Mapping," through Sunday. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11 to 5. 100 W. Centre St., Baltimore. 410-783-5720.

CORCORAN"The American Evolution: A History Through Art," through July 27 ($12, seniors and students $10). Permanent collection includes the Salon Dore French gilt room, 16th-century Italian earthenware, 17th- to 20th-century European paintings and 18th- to 20th-century American paintings. Open Friday-Monday and Wednesday 10 to 5, Thursday 10 to 9 (closed Tuesday). Admission to permanent collections $6, ages 6 and younger free. 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700.

DAR"Telling Their Stories: 19th-Century Samplers and Silk Needlework," through Aug. 30. Permanent collection includes ceramics, glass and silver, period rooms and children's section. Open Monday-Friday 9:30 to 4, Saturday 9 to 5 (closed Sundays). 1776 D St. NW. 202-879-3241.

DEA MUSEUM Open indefinitely: "Good Medicine, Bad Behavior: Drug Diversion in America"; "Illegal Drugs in America," indefinitely; exhibits, videos and interactive displays tracing the history of drug abuse, illegal drugs and federal drug law enforcement in America. Open Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4. 700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington. 202-307-3463.

DECATUR HOUSE Permanent exhibitions of Federalist furnishings and architecture in an 1818 Federal-style townhouse. Open Monday-Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 4. 1610 H St. NW. 202-842-0920.

DUMBARTON HOUSE The circa-1800 headquarters of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America houses a permanent collection of 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture, ceramics, silver, textiles and paintings. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 2; guided tours Tuesday-Saturday at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 and 1:15. $5; students free. 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.


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