National Park Photography [re" Ansel Adams Act]

I've done a bit of traveling in my time, visited a few national parks
and landmarks, and never had my right to make photographs questioned.

Can anyone tell me which parks or landmarks or other federally-managed
recreation areas or public lands restrict or tax photography?

I cite the national museums in Washington D.C. Except in the rare case
of loan works, including modern ones that may be under copyright, the
policy of the National Gallery (e.g.) is "Of course you may photograph
that Rembrandt. After all, you own it."

Want to copy a work? The official rules read "The National Gallery of
Art copyist program has been in operation since the Gallery opened in
1941. A permit issued by the registrar's office is required for copying
works of art in oil or any other liquid medium. The Gallery provides
permit holders with an easel, stool, and drop cloth; private easels are
not allowed. Visitors may sketch with pencils or other dry media in the
galleries without a permit."

As for federally controlled national security establishments, the
people have had their say on that matter in several national security
and espionage laws. The right of the people to restrict access,
including photography and other surveillance, at designated sites is
settled law.

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