National Gallery of Art

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

Closeup viewing of a curious drawing by Edgar Degas highlights his instinct for experimenting with materials and color.

A painting by World War I vet Horace Pippin inspires contemplation of sacrifice and family.

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. 

Join us in an art-making activity inspired by the work of Robert Rauschenberg.

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.