Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art

Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC

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

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.

Renovations

Select Main Floor galleries to close July 17, others to open July 26
An ongoing, two-year renovation project in the West Building continues. On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, southeast Main Floor galleries showcasing American, British, French, and Spanish art will reopen. On Monday, July 17, northwest galleries with 13th- to 16th-century Italian, French, and Spanish works closed until early 2024.
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Now on View

The Interior Life: Recent Acquisitions
Through September 10, 2023

Canova: Sketching in Clay
Through October 9, 2023

In the Library: Poetry and the Book Arts
Through September 29, 2023

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Programs

NATIONAL GALLERY NIGHTS
Join the lottery for our September 14 Block Party now
September 14, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
East Building and 4th Street Plaza
Registration is required.
The lottery for the first National Gallery Nights event of the season is open until noon this Thursday, September 7. We’ll notify everyone of results on Friday, September 8. Registration is required for programs in the East Building. Events on the 4th Street Plaza don’t require registration.
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FILM
Mono Lake (1968/2004) and Last Things (2023)
Saturday, September 9, 2:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Free registration is required.
Join us for two films exploring time, geology, Indigenous history, and unique ecosystems. Filmmaker Deborah Stratman and author Corina Copp will hold a post-screening discussion.
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FILM
Simple as Water (2021)
Sunday, September 10, 2:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Free registration is required.
Follow the experiences of four Syrian families spread across five countries, as they deal with the impact of war at home. Omar Sabha, whose story is featured in the film, joins us for a discussion with Oscar-winning director Megan Mylan and Nazanin Ash, CEO of Welcome.US.
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STORY
Church Supper: Eating, Drinking, and Building Community
A print by Frank Hartley Anderson reminds Top Chef finalist Adrienne Cheatham of the church meals she grew up with—and inspires her to share a special recipe for buttered rolls.
Read Now

ART DIY
Mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas’s Pansies in Washington
Alma Thomas was an American painter, trailblazing Black woman artist, and inspiration to many—including us. Much of her work takes a new perspective on nature’s brilliant colors. Learn to make your own mosaics inspired by her Pansies in Washington.
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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.