The National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art presents art works from 13th to 20th century in over 100 separate galleries.

Designed by architect John Russell Pope, the museum comprises two buildings, the East Building and the West Building, that are linked by an underground passage. The original West building of the National gallery of Art has the same dome design feature that may be seen in the Jefferson Memorial, the National Archives and many other landmarks in Washington DC.
The East Building opened in 1978. The NGA also opened an adjacent sculpture garden in 1999.

To the west of the West Building, across Seventh Street, is the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. The 6.1 acres (25,000 m²) of the garden are centered on a large circular fountain (an ice rink in the winter) surrounded by stone seating. The exhibited sculptures in the surrounding landscaped area include pieces by Joan Miro, Louise Bourgeois, Roy Lichtenstein and Hector Guimard.

Entry to both buildings of the National Gallery of Art is free of charge. The museum is open daily during winter, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (11 - 6 p.m. on Sundays), with extended hours during summer

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Contact Information

The National Gallery of Art
National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW
20228 Washington, DC

Tel. +12028426690

http://www.nga.gov