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Due to inaugural activities and security requirements, our West and East Buildings will be closed on Saturday, January 18. The Sculpture Garden will remain open. Our entire campus will be closed on Monday, January 20.

What to See

West Building

European and American masterpieces in neoclassical surroundings. 

Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Enter or exit from 7th Street, Constitution Avenue, or Madison Drive on the National Mall.

Must-Sees

East Building

Modern and contemporary works in I.M. Pei's celebrated building.

Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Enter or exit from 4th Street.

Must-Sees

Sculpture Garden

Outdoor sculptures adorn our 6.1-acre oasis in the heart of the city.

Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Enter or exit from 7th Street, Constitution Avenue, or Madison Drive on the National Mall.

Must-Sees

Getting Around the Museum

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Tours and Guides

Explore our collection, exhibitions, and programs with audio tours, guides, and more.

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Maps and Floor Plans

Find your way around with maps available in nine languages. You can also pick up a paper map at any entrance.

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Accessibility and Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at the National Gallery of Art, and we commit to making our collection, buildings, and programs accessible to all.

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Today's Tours

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Amenities

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

Shops

Visit our Gallery Shops for a full selection of art-inspired gifts, books, and children's items, or find great selections in our online shop!

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Food and Drink

We offer five different dining experiences across our campus, from La Colombe draft lattes in our Garden Café to homemade flatbreads in the Sculpture Garden’s Pavilion Café.

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Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

Skate on our iconic ice rink surrounded by sculptures and the National Mall. Open  November 23.

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