National Gallery of Art

Scientific imaging reveals how Roy Lichtenstein developed the painting Look Mickey, a defining work in his career. 

Often overlooked, this small metal relief from the 16th century portrays the timeless need to converse and connect in person.

This 1966 painting by Alice Neel evokes a weariness that gallery aide Michael Wallover recognizes.

Tour the latest virtual exhibition, True to Nature: Open-Air Painting in Europe, 1780–1870, featuring oil sketches made outdoors across Europe which illustrate the origins of the open-air painting tradition.

Visit the Gallery from home and explore each room of Degas at the Opéra. Click on the different colored dots to read wall texts, listen to the audio tour, watch related video clips, and more.

Stuck at home? Join us in celebrating Raphael's birthday and explore each room of the exhibition Raphael and His Circle. Read wall texts, watch lectures about the exhibition, and view drawings by his closest collaborators and followers.

Explore works of art from the Gallery's permanent collection. Customize your search by classification, time span, artist, and more!

Browse notable works, personally selected by Gallery curators, to find new insights about the artists and surprising details behind their most significant creations.

NGA Online Editions presents the most current, in-depth information on the Gallery’s collection along with rich capabilities for exploration.

To support parents and their children, teachers, students, and caregivers alike, our educators created this selection of activities, lesson plans, films, and other materials for learning at home.

Downloadable resources for learners from Pre-K through university allow for art historical study at home.

Teaching Critical Thinking through Art online, self-paced course on edX explores how to look closely at works of art and strengthen critical thinking.

Visit a virtual art museum where you can explore art-making tools and interactives inspired by works in the Gallery's collection. 

As we count down to 2021, we offer 21 works from our collection to help you and your family explore how art can tell diverse stories that reflect our shared humanity.

Explore artworks with your children, read books with related themes, and try your hand at making some art of your own. Available in English and Español.