I must share a story of the unbelievable customer service at the Mint Museum:
Friendly staff, extremely knowledgeable, and very helpful. The front desk was taken aback when I told them that the Bechtler had charged me admission as an active duty service member. The Mint Museum personnel explained that this was not the correct protocol and that military members and families were supposed to be free from Memorial Day to Labor Day as part of the Blue Stars Museum Program. I wasn't planning on pushing the issue and decided to just enjoy the Mint Museum. However, the Mint Museum front desk personnel found my family & I on the fourth floor of their museum and approached us saying she had called the Bechtler to address the issue and that she had prepared them to give us a refund upon our return! I was floored by how proactive she was and she said that it wasn't about the money, but as a token of appreciation for my service. I never expect or ask for any attention for what I do, but it is so humbling when I do come across such kind people.
Great variety of exhibits - from American classics with artists such as John Singer Sargent, Childe Hasam, and Thomas Cole! Also a fun and interesting modern art section - way more interesting and thought provoking than the Bechtler.
Halycon - the restaurant in the Mint - is also delicious. Affordable if you order a lot of appetizers and share between friends and family. Open kitchen and beautiful interior design.