Smithsonian American Art Museum

Category: Art museum in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Phone: +12026331000

Opening hours

Sunday: 11:30AM–7PM

Monday: 11:30AM–7PM

Tuesday: 11:30AM–7PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–7PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–7PM

Friday: 11:30AM–7PM

Saturday: 11:30AM–7PM

Reviews

Kevin Cahill

Sep 29, 2022

Such an amazing collection of portraits... So much to see, and yet, can be enjoyed in two hours if you are pressed for time.

Jose A Abeid

Sep 27, 2022

Great family museum

Fatmata Barrie

Sep 27, 2022

Had a really great time here. The open air courtyard seemed like a great place to chill after exploring one side of the museum. It was very expansive so we couldn’t see it all at one time. The portraits of US presidents is definitely a must see though! That was my favorite part.

AMY MUNNS

Sep 21, 2022

It is in the same building with National Portrait Gallery because both of them are in the Donald W. Reynolds center. I didn't know at first time. This museum was kind of small with not that many artworks compare to other art museums in DC. If you are going National Portrait Gallery, stop by here or you can skip and go to other museums in DC. Ongoing exhibition 'Experience America' was worth to see.

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Questions & Answers

how much is the entrance

Carmen Sarmiento Collado | Sep 30, 2018
Smithsonian American Art Museum | Sep 30, 2018

Admission to our museum (like all Smithsonian museums in Washington) is always free.

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Is the art gallery open tommorow?

Jaguar Music | Sep 30, 2018
Upananda Karunaratne | Sep 30, 2018

No due to government shut down all are closed but there are exceptions that certain institutions are open and it would be posted in their website.it is open 364 days according to the owner

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What are the parking options?

prince thomas | Sep 30, 2018
Smithsonian American Art Museum | Sep 30, 2018

There is limited on-street parking at meters; several paid parking garages are available in the neighborhood. Given our central location at Eighth and F streets N.W., above the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metrorail station, public transportation is often the best bet.

Are cameras and tripods allowed?

Azizuddin Ali Mir | Sep 29, 2020
Ricky Nilsson | Sep 29, 2020

Yes they are allowed

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Can you take photos inside

Mary Ludwig | Sep 30, 2017
Smithsonian American Art Museum | Sep 30, 2019

Yes, you may take photos.

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How much to get in?

Renee Gonzalez | Jun 1, 2022
Trinidad Franchini | Jun 1, 2022

Free

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Anyone know anything about a possible "Bob Ross" exhibit. There was a news article written yesterday. And in the video Smithsonian Art Museum was mentioned.

chris zaiser | Sep 30, 2019
Carol Love | Sep 30, 2019

There are a lot of Smithsonian Art museums, I discovered that when cabbing to Smithsonian Museum of American art. Make sure it's the right Smithsonian.

Hey What are the terms of sale of the original gold coins commemorating the museum How to evaluate the price of the currency ??

Kareem Radwan | Sep 30, 2019
Thomas David Franklin | Sep 30, 2019

لسعر العمله ؟؟ Hey What are the terms of sale of the original gold coins commemorating the museum How to evaluate the price of the currency ??   I don't know

Is it expensive to enter?

Brian Clark | Sep 30, 2019
Noah Wilke | Sep 30, 2019

All Smithsonian museums are free!

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Can I bring a drawing pad to sketch as a student? Also are backpacks allowed?

Sunflower | Sep 30, 2018
Kai | Sep 30, 2018

Yes you can bring both. Just remeber they check bags and you have to have backpacks and bags in front of you or beisde you so you dont hit something. (That can be kinda annoying)

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I have a painting or print that came from the Louve in Paris France. It is small. It's the Mona Lisa. How do I find out if It's an actual painting or print. Either way is it worth anything?

David Moon | Sep 30, 2018
Cody Sanders | Sep 30, 2018

Its more likely to be a print

I know it is free, but do you need tickets?

Victoria O'Tool | Jul 31, 2022
Shaopeng Yuan | Jul 31, 2022

Nope.

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do I need ticket to the Smithsonian art museum

tuula altman | May 2, 2022
Patty Bohart | May 2, 2022

No ticket required

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can we bring pack lunch to eat in area between the 2 museums?

Claire Macdonald | May 2, 2022
Kenneth Hornfeldt | May 2, 2022

They'd prefer you to not bring much into the museums and there are not really any places to store your bag if you brought it. If you can keep it in your vehicle, maybe but I doubt it.

Is the museum open for visitors?

Suraj Gattani | Dec 3, 2021
Normand Belair | Dec 3, 2021

Yes

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Do we still need a time pass to get in or can we just walk in?

Tina Johnson | Nov 3, 2021
Pamela Lee | Nov 3, 2021

Just. Walk in.

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Mavier still life Washington dc?

Irene Bortolussi | Sep 29, 2020
Ira Binder | Sep 29, 2020

sorry no idea

What kind of ID can be use to get in?

franklin saravia | Sep 29, 2020
Charlene P | Sep 29, 2020

None. They don't check for ID.

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What kind of ID do you need to get in?

franklin saravia | Sep 29, 2020
Caleb Shirley | Sep 29, 2020

I don't think you need an ID... it's a free entry museum.

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do they have an exhibition on animation?

Khanyisa “Khanyi” Nonkelela | Sep 30, 2019
Nonso Umunna | Sep 30, 2019

They've had past exhibitions on animation but not currently

Does this museum house vietnam memorial park items left behind

Kristine Nicholson | Sep 30, 2019
Karen | Sep 30, 2019

No. Those are stored elsewhere

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Is the gallery open on weekends?

Karen Pochop | Sep 30, 2018
WV Almost Heaven (Montani Semper Liberi) | Sep 30, 2019

The gallery is open 7 days a week 11:30 am til 7pm. It is closed only on Christmas day.

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How much does it cost?

Kimberly Scott | Sep 30, 2018
Jose Guevara Baquero | Sep 30, 2018

It's free

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Is there a check room?

Barbara Cohen-Stratyner | Sep 30, 2018
Erik Anderson | Sep 30, 2018

You can get a locker. If you carry a back pack you have to carry it in your front or at your side. You can not carry a full size umbrella through the museum. The week make you leave it at one of the entrances in an umbrella rack they have.

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What does it cost?

Karl Johannessen | Sep 30, 2018
Fer Nanda | Sep 30, 2018

It's free

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Can you bring small pets?

Angela - | Sep 30, 2018
Eleanor Harvey | Sep 30, 2018

No pets. Only service animals

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Can I bring my cat?

Angela - | Sep 30, 2018
Mr R | Sep 30, 2018

No

How much does it cost to go in

Jeremy kilwein | Sep 30, 2018
Scott Dietrich | Sep 30, 2018

All Smithsonian Museums are free

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How much price for ticket?

joung Lee | Sep 30, 2018
Robert J Rodgers | Sep 30, 2018

Admission is free, highly recommended

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Why does it say the price is $$$ when the museum is free for visitors?

Jae L | Sep 30, 2018
Elizabeth Houvener | Sep 30, 2019

I bet it is referring to the guided tour if you click on purchase tickets. Not sure how knowledgeable the guides are but I find the museums already accessible without a guided tour so not sure I would pay for a free museum!

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Is Smithsonian Art Museum open today?

karen cromwell | Sep 30, 2018
Sujatha Sukumaran | Sep 30, 2018

Yes it is open 7 days a week

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Is the Smithsonian Art Museum is free to the public?

karen cromwell | Sep 30, 2018
David Harris | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, always free!

Does it cost?

Marteeen M.B | Sep 30, 2018
Samuel Breslow | Sep 30, 2018

Nope, it's free.

I have a painting. The artist signed it with a capital TV. Do you have any knowledge of this artist?

David Moon | Sep 30, 2018
Smithsonian American Art Museum | Sep 30, 2019

While we cannot authenticate or appraise any artwork, the museum has created a resource guide to researching your art available at https://americanart.si.edu/research/my-art. Hope that helps!

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Do you have to pay to enter this museum? And if you do how much?!

Macy Rodriguez | Sep 30, 2018
David Harris | Sep 30, 2018

Free

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do I need to check for availability to get a ticket to this museum?

Brittany RM | Sep 30, 2018
Scott Outten | Sep 30, 2018

Tickets are not required except for occasional special events. The main portion of the museum is always open to the public, within the operating hours, of course.

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What exhibitions are installed presently?

Phyllis Rowe | Sep 30, 2018
Stephanie Rogers | Sep 30, 2018

If you go to the museum's Web page, the exhibits will be listed there.

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Does this cost money?

Adam Del Favero | Sep 30, 2018
Robert J Rodgers | Sep 30, 2018

Free!

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I am an artist from India how do I sell my paintings there

SRINIVASAN.M | Sep 30, 2018
Ellen Perry | Sep 30, 2018

No...not done that way. .small galleries first..this is a National Museum...

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How much r the tickets

Maygi Dowtin | Sep 30, 2017
Robert J Rodgers | Sep 30, 2017

It is free to visit.

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