National Gallery of Art, A treasure trove of masterpieces, free for all

4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565

The collection consists of modern artworks

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Introduction

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in the United States is composed of the East and West Wings and a sculpture garden. It was established through the donation of an Italian art collection by artists Mellon and Samuel Carris. The museum does not belong to the Smithsonian Institution's museums, but it is open to visitors year-round for free. The West Wing, designed by John Russell Pope, houses a wide collection of medieval paintings and sculptures, European works from the late 19th century, and works from American artists of the early 20th century, including renowned masters such as Yang Weimer, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, and Da Vinci. The East Wing, designed by Mr. I. M. Pei, is currently undergoing renovations, but this does not affect exhibition viewing. Visitors can download a mobile app called Your Art before their visit to view detailed descriptions of the permanent and classic collections, and real-time statistics on the number of visitors. During visits to the exhibition halls, please do not answer calls, but there are comfortable sofas in some of the larger halls for visitors to rest and enjoy the beautiful artworks. Overall, the National Gallery of Art in the United States is renowned for its unique architecture and rich and precious collections.

Address

4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565

Opening hours

The gallery is open from 10:00 to 17:00 Monday to Saturday and from 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday
the sculpture garden is open from 10:00 to 17:00 Monday to Saturday and from 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday
the gallery is closed on December 25th and January 1st.

Transportation

Take the Yellow or Green Line of the metro and arrive at Archives Metro Station. Head west (towards the Washington Monument) and walk to 7th Street. Walk south on 7th Street until you reach Constitution Avenue, where you will see the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Art. The walk takes approximately 6 minutes.

Phone 202-737-4215

Website http://www.nga.gov