National Gallery of Art

Artist Andy Goldsworthy used the everyday act of sweeping a dusty shed to create nine “drawings” over the course of a week. Watch him work, and learn about why his process is so relevant now.

How can we build anything now, given the uncertainty of the future? Chardin’s The House of Cards asks us to remain beguiled by the pleasure of creating. 

Some things have no virtual substitutes. A conservator reflects on the complicated role of touch in his work treating French marble sculptures.

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.

Each Wednesday this summer, the Gallery is sharing an unusual film on its website, free of charge, for one week. Saving the Filmmaking Arts—a series that includes ciné-concerts, new restorations, classic art cinema, exceptional documentaries, and some surprises—launches with Shoes (directed by Lois Weber, 1916).

This film highlights the East Building's architectural conception and construction, beginning with the challenge initially faced by architect I. M. Pei. Documentation of construction includes footage of the works of art commissioned for the building.

Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and she’s been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. In addition to recording and performing nationally, she also conducts speaking engagements about disability rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts.

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.

Search, share, and download more than 51,000 open access images. Available free of charge for any use.

Take a moment away from complications and worry by exploring a work of art with us in a guided meditation.

Right now, life is unexpectedly complex and we might have more questions than there are answers. Try taking some time with a work of art to discover what it means to you in this moment.

Works of art and the conversations they spark encourage us to see new things, explore different perspectives, and connect to memories. Discover a selection of activities for learning at home with multigenerational audiences, including people experiencing memory loss and their care partners.

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

Conversation starters and zoom tools help make connections with art and each other.

Meet more than 50 artists and masterpieces grouped around seven themes.

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.