About this site
Free national art museum on the National Mall spanning the West Building, East Building and Sculpture Garden.
Why it made the universeHigh-value Europe/U.S. expansion
Art & Design
National Gallery of Art
Washington · District of Columbia · United States
USANo ticket recorded38.8913° N · 77.0199° WArt Museum
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed December 25 and January 1.
- Last entry
- 5:00 PM for museum buildings; Sculpture Garden may have seasonal extended hours.
- Time to allow
- About 2–4 hours; longer for both buildings plus Sculpture Garden.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- No ticket or pass required for galleries, exhibitions or guided tours; some events require free registration.
- Price
- Free admission.
Getting there
- Public transport
- National Mall; Archives–Navy Memorial and Judiciary Square Metro stations are nearby.
- Parking
- Very limited disability parking at 4th Street Plaza; public transit recommended.
- Accessibility
- Ramped entrances, elevators, accessible parking spaces, sensory resources and programs for blind/low-vision and deaf/hard-of-hearing visitors.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Security screening and museum visitor policies apply.
- House rules
- Admission always free. Special events or major downtown events can affect access; check current visit alerts.
On site
- Food & drink
- On-site cafés/dining available in museum buildings.
Record status
- Selection
- EXPANSION_ADDED
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
Constitution Avenue NW between 3rd and 9th Streets, Washington, DC 20565, United States
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