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Located along Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues NW between 3rd and 9th Streets, the National Gallery of Art is free to all visitors and open seven days a week. 

This information is available in Español, Français, Pусский, 中文, 日本語, Italiano, Deutsch.

Hours and Admission

We are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Admission is always free. Passes are not required. We are closed December 25 and January 1.

All visitors ages 2 and up, regardless of vaccination, are required to wear masks indoors. Masks are not required in the outdoor Sculpture Garden, except inside the Pavilion Café.

Plan Your Visit

Getting Here

Learn about ways to get to our campus on the National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets NW. Parking is limited, so we strongly encourage you to arrive by metro, bus, bike, or other forms of public transportation.

Get directions

Food and Drink

The National Gallery currently offers four dining experiences across our campus. Enjoy La Colombe draft lattes in the Garden Café; handcrafted gelato in the Espresso & Gelato Bar; grilled items in the Cascade Café; and a full menu of homemade sandwiches, salads, and more at the Sculpture Garden's Pavilion Café. 

See dining options

Be Your Own Guide

Explore the National Gallery as you tour the campus with your mobile device. Wander through the museum while listening to one of our audio tours available in English, Español, Français, Pусский, 中文, 日本語, and 한국어.

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Your Day at the Museum

With over 3,000 works on view and so many places to learn, unwind, and recharge, the National Gallery offers an unforgettable experience. 

Amenities

Checkrooms
Public Wifi
Courtesy Wheelchairs
Courtesy Strollers
Public restrooms
Baby Changing Stations
Mobile Charging Stations
Info desks

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