One Hour in the National Gallery of Art Washington DC

National Gallery of Art

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The National Gallery of Art, founded as a gift to the nation, serves as a center of visual art, education, and culture. Our collection of more than …

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Nov 13, 2024
Went for an outstanding exhibition on the start of Impressionism in Paris. That was the highlight of the visit. We also took in a Haitian art gallery (too small for my liking), an even smaller Gordon… Full review by Bryan H
Nov 12, 2024
One of the best art depositories in America. Absolutely free. See outstanding special curations. But their permanent collection is amazing. Some of the best French and American Impressionists work fr… Full review by Zoom_Gotti
Nov 7, 2024
We visited the National Gallery of Art last month primarily to see the Impressionist exhibition - which was very excellent! We also attended a piano concert there. And we visitedthe other galleries i… Full review by Becky V
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The National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden is a national art museum, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets at …
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The National Gallery of Art, and its attached Sculpture Garden, is one of the largest museums in North America. Open to the publi…
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Step inside this art haven with a collection spanning over 141,000 works. You'll encounter masterpieces from renowned European mast…
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Established in 1937, this originally private museum houses a grand collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art fr…
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Facts

Established:1937
Located:National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C., U.S.
Visitors:3,256,433 (2022) – ranked First among U.S. art museums, seventh globally
Director:Kaywin Feldman
President:Darren Walker
Chairperson:Sharon Rockefeller

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Arrival time to National Gallery to avoid long lines to enter - do any recent visitors have recommendations?
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We were there at Christmas and just walked in with no lines. We entered at the East Wing.
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Any luck walking up at 11:00 a.m. for a walk-in tour? I totally mixed up the dates that we are supposed to arrive and all …
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Any luck walking up at 11:00 a.m. for a walk-in tour? I totally mixed up the dates that we are supposed to arrive and all the tickets are sold out for next Sunday but my little girl really wants to see they got in the little dancer due to a book we have about degas.
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You may be able to see it without being part of a tour. I didn't take a tour, just chose specific sections to see
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Hotels near museum
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The Sofitel Lafayette Square is a pleasant walk to all the Smithsonian museums and galleries, and an excellent hotel too.
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Is there anything special for children (ages 6 & 8)?
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Not unless they love art. Kids were much more drawn to the Museum of Natural History.
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Are there discounts for students or seniors in the National Gallery's cafés?
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There are no discounts for students or seniors in the our cafés, although 10% discounts are available to National Members. Visitors in groups may purchase individual lunches from...
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The entrance of both the east and west buildings have ramps for wheelchairs, walkways for strollers, and elevators. The cafe and garden are also wheelchair accessible
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The gallery and sculpture garden both allow entry to the service dogs
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The facilities like American Sign Language video tours as well as Audio recording and podcasts are available to learn better about the gallery's collection and artists
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Special accessible programs are offered for the deaf, blind, and those who can't hear to see clearly
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Since the gallery promotes public transportation, there is no parking space inside the complex. However, you may get a parking space on the nearby streets and garages
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Open to the public mondays through saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and sundays from 11 am to 6 pm
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Visit brief presentations add to this exceptional perpetual accumulation to feature expressions from societies around the globe
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While renovations are taking place the east building galleries will be closed to the public
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For those coming here in the winter months, head over to the museum's garden ice rink where you can rent skates and take lessons
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Expand your artistic horizons by stopping by the six-acre sculpture garden
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Sets the stage for the masterpieces on display in more than 100 galleries
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There are a variety of free self, guided and audio tours available
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Free jazz concerts are held in the garden on friday evenings during the summer months
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Make sure you visit before 2pm mon–sat, and before 3pm sun.
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In the winter the pool becomes an ice rink
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In the collection galleries and sculpture garden, there are american and european paintings, photographs, sculptures, and decorative arts
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The museum organizes free docent-led guided tours which take you to see the highlights of the exhibition and give detailed information about them
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The national gallery of art is located on the national mall and is also a free museum
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For the most up-to-date information on the project, refer to the gallery's website
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Open to the public free of charge
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Once you are in washington, you must pay a visit to this wonderful place
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Visit the national gallery of art's sculpture garden to take in the art and some fresh air
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Do not get any alcoholic beverage from outside
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