The National Gallery of Art
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is always free. Passes are not required. Bring the whole family to explore exhibitions currently on view and grab coffee beverages from the newly redesigned Garden Café. Viewing from home? Enjoy a variety of virtual programs, including our newest talks.
Daily Tours Return
Let us be your guide! Join us for daily, one-hour guided tours. Tours are free and do not require registration. For groups of 15 or more people, please schedule a group tour.
Are you an educator looking to schedule a field trip? Learn more about our school tours and programs.
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Honoring Black History Month Through Art
Join us to celebrate Black artists this month—and throughout the year. Read on for films, art making, and teacher workshops coming this week. And mark your calendar for a special soul and blues showcase and tours inspired by Called to Create: Black Artists of the American South. Start by diving into works by Black artists in our collection. Watch videos to hear from the artists themselves, and discover resources to learn more.
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Current Programs
STORYTIME
Leslie Patricelli’s Huggy Kissy
Friday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.
East Building Atrium
Registration is not required.
Let’s play together and read a book aloud in English and Spanish. We welcome all ages, especially our youngest visitors and nursing parents.
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DROP-IN ART MAKING
In-person drawing workshop
Saturday, February 4, 11:00 a.m.–
3:00 p.m.
East Building Atrium
Registration is not required.
Our East Building Atrium transforms into an art making space for all ages this Saturday with activities inspired by Called to Create. Create your own masterpiece to take home.
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KIDS’ FILMS
Celebrating Black Stories
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.
East Building Auditorium
Registration is not required.
Black stories take the spotlight. These short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being Black and young. Recommended for ages 9+.
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THE ART OF LOOKING
James Amos Porter, Ticket-Taker at Griffith Stadium
Friday, February 3, 1:00 p.m.
Virtual
Registration is required.
Immerse yourself in this painting during an interactive conversation. This program is designed for all, no art background required.
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CARPACCIO TALK
The Venetian World in Six Impressions: Jacopo de’ Barbari’s View of Venice
Sunday, February 5, 12:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Registration is not required.
Enjoy the last of three in-depth lectures exploring Venetian art, presented in connection to Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice. Can’t join us in person? Watch the lecture virtually on February 8.
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FILM
Maya Deren: Choreographed for Camera
Saturday, February 4, 2:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Registration is required.
Join Mark Alice Durant, author of a new biography on iconic filmmaker Maya Deren, for a screening of three films and book signing.
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MAKE ART AT HOME
30-Minute Art-Making Challenges
Have 30 minutes? Make your own masterpiece inspired by our collection. Experiment with various media using 13 different prompts to guide your process. Create artwork that is uniquely yours.
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STREAM
Stream the National Gallery
Need something new to binge watch? Stream hundreds of videos on our YouTube channel. Start with this list of our favorites, or revisit classics like the life of Tintoretto narrated by Stanley Tucci and educational content for kids.
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GALLERY SHOPS ONLINE
The Gallery Shops are online. Discover a variety of art-inspired items to bring joy and creativity to your home—from children’s activities to puzzles, picnic blankets to fine jewelry.
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For more information on this museum, visit our National Gallery of Art page.
Program and Exhibit information provided by the National Gallery of Art.
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