National Gallery of Art

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◷ 90–180 min · estimate excluding travel and queuesIndependent visit

About this experience

Art and architecture in Washington with free gallery admission.

Plan a focused visit around art that interests you. Choose one building or route, leave time for the courts and grand spaces and avoid trying to cover the entire collection in a short stop.

What is free

Admission to the National Gallery of Art is free.

What is not included

Food, shopping and ancillary activities with separate conditions are not included.

Before you go

Check the building map and current exhibitions. A closed individual gallery does not necessarily mean the whole museum is closed.

Before you visit

The described visit is free. Special exhibitions, extra activities or on-site services may cost extra. Check opening hours and entry conditions before visiting.

Last checked: 2026-10-01

Plan your visit

Official website

Check current opening hours, visiting times and admission details:

https://www.nga.gov/visit

Map

The map uses the saved location. Check the exact entrance before visiting.

Check before visiting: hours, admission and access may change.

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