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National Gallery of Art

A sight in National Mall, Washington, DC, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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National Gallery of Art in National Mall, Washington, DC
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Why go

Free galleries including the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Washington, DC, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with National Air and Space Museum and Rasika.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
National Mall
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Washington, DC. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    National Air and Space Museum

    Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 command module and the Spirit of St. Louis.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Rasika

    Ashok Bajaj's modern Indian restaurant in Penn Quarter, known for its crispy spinach palak chaat.

    Food · National Mall & Downtown · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    National Museum of Natural History

    Smithsonian museum of the Hope Diamond, dinosaur hall and ocean hall; free, and open on Jan 1.

    Sight · National Mall & Downtown · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

    Free guided tours of the Capitol Rotunda and crypt.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Smithsonian museum tracing African American history from slavery to today.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Round Robin Bar

    Circular bar in the Willard hotel where the mint julep came to Washington.

    Drinks · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

National Gallery of Art is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Washington, DC

2 more curated sights in Washington, DC. See the full Washington, DC guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Washington, DC run from 40°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For National Gallery of Art itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Washington, DC from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Washington, DC weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for National Gallery of Art, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA
Coordinates
38.89130, -77.01996
Destination
Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Website
nga.gov

National Gallery of Art: quick answers

How much time do you need at National Gallery of Art?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at National Gallery of Art. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit National Gallery of Art?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: The Sculpture Garden next door hosts summer jazz on Fridays.

Is National Gallery of Art free?

Yes, we list National Gallery of Art as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is National Gallery of Art?

National Gallery of Art is at Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA, in National Mall. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include National Gallery of Art?

National Gallery of Art appears on Capital Cities Corridor, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Washington, DC.

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