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.
East Building is now Open
Our iconic, I. M. Pei–designed East Building reopened on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Enjoy our modern and contemporary works for the first time since February. Plus, you’ll find a brighter Atrium, a more accessible main entrance, a refurbished auditorium, and additional or updated restrooms on most floors.
Renovation information
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Daily Tours Return
Let us be your guide! Daily live tours are back. We’ll explore collection highlights spanning 500 years in our (Re)Discover the National Gallery of Art tour at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The American Stories tour at 1:00 p.m. examines different perspectives in art and evolving national identities from the colonial period to the early 20th century. Plus, school tours are back—available by request, in person and online.
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Current Exhibitions
Called to Create: Black Artists of the American South
Through March 26, 2023
East Building, Upper Level
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Vermeer’s Secrets
Through January 8, 2023
West Building, Ground Floor, Galleries G33–?G34
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Sargent and Spain
Through January 2, 2023
West Building, Main Floor
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In the Library: Photography and Travel in Sargent’s Spain
Through December 30, 2022
East Building, Ground Level – Library
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The Renaissance in the North: New Prints and Perspectives
Through November 27, 2022
West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery 22
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Current Programs
NEW VIDEO
Ask the National Gallery Anything
Is it true that Leonardo da Vinci was an animal rights activist? The National Gallery’s own Michelle Facini and Gretchen Hirschauer answer your most asked questions.
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SKETCHBOOK CLUB
Marsden Hartley’s The Aero
November 8, 5:00 p.m. November 10, 5:00 p.m.
Virtual
Registration is required.
To join this club, all you need are a pencil and paper. This 30-minute virtual workshop is recommended for families with children of all ages.
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FILM PROGRAM
Three Recent Films from Spain
Sunday, November 13, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Registration is required.
Professor Ada Vilageliu Díaz introduces three films from the series Recent Films from Spain: Helena Girón and Samuel M. Delgado’s They Carry Death (Eles transportan a morte) (2022), Meritxell Colell’s La Ciutat a la Vora (2022), and Rocío Mesa’s Tobacco Barns Light Studies(2021).
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CONCERT
Sonnambula
Sunday, November 13, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
West Building, West Garden Court
Registration is required.
Celebrate Vermeer’s Secrets with music from the artist’s lifetime. Taking Dutch and Flemish paintings as inspiration, this ensemble presents five sound portraits of musical life.
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FILM SERIES
Cosmic Chant. Niño de Elche (Canto Cósmico. Niño de Elche) (Leire Apellaniz and Marc Sempere Moya, 2021)
Saturday, November 12, 2:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Registration is required.
Many voices come together to tell the story of Niño de Elche, a singer-songwriter who challenges the rules of flamenco. The film sheds light on the many facets of this prodigy. From the series Recent Films from Spain.
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This 16th-Century Print Made Hans Lützelburger Famous
Battle of Naked Men and Peasants shows a bizarre stand-off between semi-nude men and German peasants. But this print is mostly a statement of career ambition. Inspect the work with associate curator Brooks Rich.
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RECORDED LECTURE
Exhibition Overview: Vermeer’s Secrets
Curator Betsy Wieseman gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what 50 years of imaging technology and microscopic examination have revealed about Vermeer’s practice and the artist himself.
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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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Concerts are Back
FALL CONCERT SERIES
Sundays, September 25–December 18, 2022
West Building, West Garden Court
Registration is required.
Spend your Sundays in the serenity of our West Garden Court, surrounded by the sounds of music.
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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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