National Gallery of Art

The urge to travel is a fundamental human yearning, yet appearances can be deceiving. In a series of colorful vignettes, Finnish filmmaker Mika Mattila documents the behaviors of world travelers.

Watch online through April 6

Experiment with collage techniques and transform a scrap of paper into art during a special all-ages workshop with artist and storyteller Oge Mora.

Sunday, April 11
Registration Required

In this conversation, the filmmakers discuss their mentors and influences, their collaborative practice, and how Firelight Media, a nonprofit production company, has become a premier destination for nonfiction cinema by and about communities of color.

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.

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

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.

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.