Washington, D.C. - National Gallery of Art - Helpful Travel Information
Explore works of art from the Renaissance to the present day with a self-guided or docent-led tour at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. National Gallery of Art offers Self-guided tours in audio, video, or print guides.
Sign up for a free docent-led tour that highlights some of the Gallery's permanent collection.
Tours are available in Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Individuals and small groups may schedule tours in these languages, as well as in Hebrew, Hungarian, and Portuguese, by calling (202) 842-6247.
In addition, visitors can ice skate in the Sculpture Garden in winter, visit the large museum shops, or eat in one of the many cafes!
The National Gallery of Art offers quiet places to rest at each end of the gallery on the main floor and check your e-mail with free public wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi).
Stop by the Information Desk at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C, for more information.
More useful information below in this National Gallery of Art travel guide for Washington DC visitors.
| Address | 6th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565 |
| Admission Fee | National Gallery of Art Admission: FREE to all National Gallery of Art Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and January 1 |
| Getting There | To the National Gallery of Art by DC Metro: - Take the DC Metro Yellow or Green line - Exit at Archives/Navy Memorial station - Walk across the street to the National Gallery By DC Circulator bus to the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC: - Take the DC Circulator bus (National Mall route) if you are around the National Mall area. - It is economical, convenient, and saves you from way too much walking. DC Circulator Bus Info - National Mall Loop Route You can also take DC hop-on hop-off bus provided by companies like Big Bus or Old Town Trolley. |
| Recommendations | Tips for visiting the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC: • The National Gallery of Art will take you at least 2 hours or more depending on your interest • You can combine with the National Archives, Natural History Museum, Museum of Air and Space, Smithsonian Castle, or any other attraction on the north side of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. |
| Website | National Gallery of Art Website |
