I learned a lot from my trip to the National Gallery of Art. It allowed me to have a better understanding on the whole museum concept. Not only did I learn about the museum, but it allowed me to understand the competencies: effective citizen, valuing, global perspective, and aesthetic response. For one to demonstrate effective citizenship, they must behave like an adult in a museum situation. When I went to the National Gallery of Art I knew the proper way to act. Also, following all of the rules and respecting others is another way to demonstrate effective citizenship. At the National Gallery there was not only one type of artwork, throughout the rooms there were a variety of pieces that stood out. I was able to value each one of them by spending time and analyzing the artwork. Valuing is not only to stare at a piece of artwork, but to give respect to the time put into it and the quality of the work. Global perspective was in many of the rooms of the National Gallery. To have global perspective one needs to give respect to diversity and differences. For me global perspective is to look at the different artworks and respect them for all of their differences they had. Aesthetic response was the most important competency for me especially at the National Gallery. Whenever attending any museum a person needs to have respect for an artwork, even if they are not inspired or moved by it. Aesthetic response taught me to realize all the variety of artworks placed throughout the National Gallery of Art.