National Gallery of Art

Category: Art museum in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA

Phone: +12027374215

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

EJ

Sep 30, 2022

Absolutely beautiful art here. Many great pieces of history from all over the world. Loved the statues. Only negative is the layout is literally a maze. Different art areas intertwine and you don’t know which way to go. You’ll go in circles, go in areas you’ve been in but other than the confusing lay out this is a must see.

Sean West

Sep 30, 2022

Want to give 5 stars but after walking the entire West building, looking for an open entrance, I ended up going to the East building. A great range of art for many tastes. I loved seeing not one but two pieces from Magritte. Many pieces from Picasso (not my personal favorite). A room of Modigliani. I didn’t get to finish but I would recommend it as a place to visit.

Luciano Miotto - Bajo Barítono

Sep 29, 2022

Excellent experience

John C

Sep 28, 2022

The most comprehensive collection of European art in USA, with FREE admission. See impressionists, then walk across the hall to portraits of Napoleon and more.

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Questions & Answers

are there timed tickets for the Vemeer exhibit

Gail Stern | Sep 30, 2018
Jonna M | Sep 30, 2018

No timed tickets

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Veneer exhibit wash dc

Mary Comegys | Sep 30, 2018
Salman Ismayiov (Салман Исмаилов) | Jan 2, 2022

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Where can I park

Lisa Bauserman | Sep 30, 2018
Peter Kim | Sep 30, 2018

On Sundays and holidays, meters are off so you can park on the street with no time limit.

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When is the Vermeer exhibit over?

Elizabeth Neblett | Sep 30, 2018
Shawn S | Sep 30, 2018

Ends January 21st 2018

Are you currently requiring vaccination proof or recent COVID testing to come in the building?

israel alejandro | Mar 3, 2022
Lori | Mar 3, 2022

Yes. Proof is required!

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Is the cafeteria open

esther goldman | Sep 29, 2021
Laura Bernal Del Rio | Sep 29, 2021

Yes, it is!

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What is the cost to visit the smithsonian museums

Linda Ljungquist | Sep 30, 2019
The Reaction Gamer | Sep 30, 2019

It's free

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How long on average to view the Vermeer exhibit?

Will H | Sep 30, 2018
Etela Ivkovic | Sep 30, 2018

It took us a couple hours to go through. The time always depends on how deeply you prefer to study the artworks.

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Will there be daily talk on the Vermeer Exhibit like the one at 2pm today? Will the introductory video be available at the museum (one we see at the website)? Thank you.

Bik-Kee Vuong | Sep 30, 2018
Laura Stefanelli | Sep 30, 2018

There is a video in the sectiojnof the museum.where the exhibition is. Long line to access the exhibition but beautiful paintings

Is it free? If not how much per person

Alexis Garrett | Feb 1, 2022
Nikki Bolton | Mar 3, 2022

It's free

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What is the nearest metro station?

Salman Ismayiov (Салман Исмаилов) | Jan 2, 2022
Fabrizio SCOTTO di SANTOLO | Jan 2, 2022

Archives on the yellow line

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Do you take wall in visits to the museum?

Cristina Eugenia Abello | Sep 29, 2021
Hannah Furfette | Sep 29, 2021

Not currently, no. They are only doing timed entry passes, meaning you just have to reserve for when you plan to show up.

Can you take photos

Rosalind Coleman | Sep 29, 2020
Jonathan Rice | Sep 29, 2020

No posted restrictions on photography, no comments from staff as I took pictures and walked around with a conspicuous SLR.

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What is the date of creation of this building

Maxim Clp | Sep 30, 2019
M.C. Franzini | Sep 29, 2020

1941 - West Building 1978 - East Building

Which building has the impressionist section?

bbc Brenda Covey | Sep 30, 2019
Se Young Kim | Sep 30, 2019

West Building has. I guess. From the enterance make left and you can find the impressionist paintings at several rooms.

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What is the ticket for the gallery?

Tabinda Muttaqi | Sep 30, 2018
Travis Alvarado | Sep 30, 2018

Free of charge. Also they do have bag and umbrella checkin that is mandatory.

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Can 3 yr old toddlers go inside the museum?

Windsor Street S. Royalton | Sep 30, 2018
Noah Wilke | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, I'd just keep an eye on them, because much of the art is within easy reach.

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I want to buy something from the gift shop. Is that possible?

Monique Wu | Sep 30, 2018
Andrey Grebennikov | Sep 30, 2018

Sure, it's on the very bottom flor.

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Where is handicap entrance?

Denise Macdonald | Sep 30, 2018
Joe Kiko Hernandez | Sep 30, 2018

Handicapp entrance is on west or east side of the building. East side is the better one. Elevators will be near the entrance to your right once inside the building.

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Security requirements for entry?

Elaine Prior | Sep 30, 2017
Sonny Ng | Sep 30, 2017

No illegal items obviously while purses and bags (worn on ONE shoulder) are subject to search at entry door but no body frisk. No consumption of foods or water inside bags while browsing priceless museum pieces but a quick gulp on the benches in the Rotunda is fine.

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Which is your favourite painting?... =^.^=

Gatto NineNineNine (Gatto999) | Jan 2, 2022
T B | Jan 2, 2022

Daniel in the Lions' Den by Rubens. There is a seating area in front of it as well. Sitting there feels like you are right in the den with him..

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It says this place opens 363days. Which two days will be closed in a year?

Jane Lin | Dec 3, 2021
Michael Vachon | Dec 3, 2021

Stay informed before you visit. Museums still have some restrictions on days of operation

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Do I need to make an appointment to enter?

Aldo figueroa | Nov 3, 2021
Denia Cejudo | Nov 3, 2021

No. It's wonderfully easy to get in and it's free. Unmissable visit

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Hi,can the visitor check the luggage in gallery?

Yuexizi Zhang | Nov 3, 2021
Sam Choe | Nov 3, 2021

Yes

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is there a charge for tickets to get in

D Douglass | Sep 29, 2021
Georgia Hensley | Sep 29, 2021

No, but you must go to their website to get tickets/ reservations. Its a timed entry.

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What food is available in the museum

esther goldman | Sep 29, 2021
Josh Witmer | Sep 29, 2021

There's a full service cafe for sandwiches and small plates.

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Is it necessary to register in advance to enter the museum?

carlos peña | Sep 29, 2021
Lourdes Pagan | Sep 29, 2021

No, I passed and I was able to enter

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Has the Degas exhibit been extended through the end of October?

Jacqueline Frederick-Maturo | Sep 29, 2021
William Haflich | Sep 29, 2021

No it ended just a day or so after I left.

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How many oil on canvas paintings exist of the kitchen maid

Ed Geiger | Sep 29, 2020
Jill Greenstein | Sep 29, 2020

None on display currently. Main fl9r galleries closed currently.

Is the gallery closed any days over labor day weekend?

Dorothy Coker | Sep 29, 2020
National Gallery of Art | Sep 29, 2020

The Gallery is open every day except for Christmas day (12/25) and New Year's Day (1/1).

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can I have an official invitation ??

Kira Tabet | Sep 29, 2020
Dave Draper | Sep 29, 2020

There are typically no official invitations to national museums unless you are a foreign government official or other dignitary.

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My name is Carol Ogle. I would like to submit a poem I wrote about the atrocity that happened on Sept, 11, 2001. How would I present this to the National Museum of Art and see if my poem is worthy of this honor

Carlie Ogle | Sep 29, 2020
Barry Wilborne | Sep 29, 2020

You can show your poem to the person in in charge of the National Museums of Art's.

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Is a reservation needed to visit rhe National Art Museum?

JP Dumond | Sep 30, 2019
Zsuzsa Viktor | Sep 30, 2019

No. And admission is free.

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are wheelchairs available for rental?

Ken Kardaras | Sep 30, 2019
Sabrina Pp | Sep 30, 2019

Yes

Are catalogs from previous exhibitions available? How are they accessed?

Southworth Bryan | Sep 30, 2019
Richard Cates | Sep 30, 2019

Check out nga.gov for information on past shows. Or while visiting go to the NGA bookstore on the concorse level next to the cafeteria. There are books from many of the past shows. I have also found a few YouTube videos from past shows.

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Can we check our luggage there? I want to go straight to the airport from the museum but will have my bag with me.

Kathryn Saucedo | Sep 30, 2019
Richard Cates | Sep 30, 2019

Yes, you can check your luggage as long as you are at the National Gallery of Art.

Is there parking

tk Tangyi | Sep 30, 2019
Richard Cates | Sep 30, 2019

There is limited disability parking, all other parking is pay to park. I suggest parking on 6th Street. Get there before 8am and only pay 15 dollars for the day. You can grab a good breakfast and coffee next to the garage at Cosi coffee shop.

Is there a coffee shop that serves lunch?

Cathy Silas | Sep 30, 2019
Marisella Jauregui | Sep 30, 2019

Hi Cathy, yes, there's 5 cafes with indoor or outdoor seating/dinning

How many guests have visited the gallery??

James Kariuki | Sep 30, 2019
Department of Communications | Sep 30, 2019

Hi James – The National Gallery of Art’s 2018 Calendar Year Attendance was 4,404,212. Department of Communications National Gallery of Art

Why do we have to carry backpacks in only one shoulder?

Mr. Ambiguous | Sep 30, 2019
Jason Paisley | Sep 29, 2020

So you don't damage anything. In NYC at the Met they ask people carry your backpack in your hand or in front of you but sometimes they don't really enforce it.

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How much is a ticket?

Van Bac Nguyen | Sep 30, 2019
Jessica McCloskey | Sep 30, 2019

Free

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Is the museum open on July 4?

Laura Rounds | Sep 30, 2019
M.C. Franzini | Sep 29, 2020

Yes, the National Gallery of Art is open all year except for December 25 and January 1.

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Are sculpture garden concerts continuing this summer?

D.C. Fletcher | Sep 30, 2019
Theo S | Sep 30, 2019

Yes, just google "sculpture garden dc" that Google search will give all the info. It is daily Jazz at 530pm on most days, but the website will clerify ...

My dad went to the National of Arts 38 years ago and he bought me a picture book at a museum for $ 500.

이동훈 | Sep 30, 2019
Ruy de Jesus Marçal Carneiro | Sep 30, 2019

Nice, but there are more 16th, 17th, 18th centure art than 19th and 20th I like; the impressionismo...

What about parking?

Robin Whittle | Sep 30, 2019
Bryanna Hebenstreit | Sep 30, 2019

Best bet is a parking garage. Parking is simply expensive in DC. Honestly I'd just keep the car in the hotel garage or lot and use public transportation or those scooter things everywhere.

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Is the Vemeer exhibit still on display?

C Welton Gaddy | Sep 30, 2019
Rich Y | Sep 30, 2019

Yes. Vermerr is still exhibiting in 50A room. Good luck.

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How much THE entrance?

Angie traveling | Sep 30, 2019
Yun Long | Sep 30, 2019

It's free

Do you have a painting by Felix Joseph Barrias?

Loreto Allende | Sep 30, 2019
Mary Armstrong | Sep 30, 2019

No I don't thank you.

Is WiFi available in the gallery ?

Hemant Joglekar | Sep 30, 2019
geor-g aguilar | Sep 30, 2019

Yes but also a good wireless plan will help you

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What does it look like inside?long lines?

Siri Plays,videos,pranks | Sep 30, 2018
D Rose | Sep 30, 2018

It gets busy on the weekends, but no lines. More comfortable during the week.

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What state is it in?

Richard McDonald | Sep 30, 2018
Benjamin Chàgúzàghà | Sep 30, 2018

Its not in any state. Its in DC, District of Columbia.

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I bought an old oil painting quite a few years ago. l found the same picture in your art book by Goya # 86 Señora Sabasa Garcia. Did Goya make more than one copy?

Rick Asselin | Sep 30, 2018
Anand Patel | Sep 30, 2018

It could be a replica that someone made.

Is there escalators in the museum

Christi Bronner-Smith | Sep 30, 2018
Ruth Sievers | Sep 30, 2018

There are a few in the East Building but none in the West building. However, there are elevators for all the levels. And if you have mobility issues, just tell one of the guards and they will make sure you have access.

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Do you have a painting by Martin Johnson Heade 1864

Kathy McVicker | Sep 30, 2018
Heraldo Botelho Jr | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, the National Gallery has three paintings by this artist. Two of flowers and one landscape.

Can we take food and water into the Museum?

Sandy H | Sep 30, 2018
Ravi Kekre | Sep 30, 2018

No not at all,

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Is there a poster or copy of a photo available of John Sloan's series "The City Seen from Greenwich Village?"

WillyRubin Realty, LLC | Sep 30, 2018
John Eitel | Sep 30, 2018

I thought it was there in the gift shop...

Is it free?

jose manuel barajas villegas | Sep 30, 2018
Lina Galvis | Sep 30, 2018

yes! Almost all the museums in Dc are free

Does National Gallery of Art wheelchair accessible?

Truc Nhan | Sep 30, 2018
Jessica Hale | Sep 30, 2018

Yes

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Is their admission cost for national art gallery

Kevin Ames | Sep 30, 2018
Lukman Jahja | Sep 30, 2018

It is free

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can i check luggage before touring the gallary

Bob Hickey | Sep 30, 2018
Kate Sibya | Sep 30, 2018

Yes

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Is there a Cezanne exhibit currently at the NGA?

George Bozzini | Sep 30, 2018
carol green | Sep 30, 2018

Very interesting exhibit, showcasing comparisons. Not to be missed.

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Interested in painting by J Verberghem. Painting number 8718?

A Google User | Sep 30, 2018
carol green | Sep 30, 2018

In the information room you can access the Gallery's inventory to see if they have it and if it's on display. But if you are only going to see that painting it's best to call.

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What is the value of a copies first exit renoir

Sylvie St-louis | Sep 30, 2018
R L | Sep 30, 2018

Depends

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is there a website where all the paintings in each room are listed on a room by room basis--

Richard Hathaway | Sep 30, 2018
Rohit Agarwal | Sep 30, 2018

Yes official website

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Vermeer Exhibit details

Cynthia Kwalwasser | Sep 30, 2018
Brian Kennedy | Sep 30, 2018

No longer there. It ended in January 2018.

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It is there any parking?

Joe Alley | Sep 30, 2018
Carol Abrams (Monkey22) | Sep 30, 2018

Very little parking around the National Mall.

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Is one able to get tickets online?

A Google User | Sep 30, 2018
Royce Raju Beena | Sep 30, 2018

Its free and no tickets are needed

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Are tickets required for the Cezanne exhibit? Is the Vermeer exhibit still running?

JP Balserak | Sep 30, 2018
Md Mamun | Sep 30, 2018

No

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Is there a cezanne exhibit

Susan Marcisz | Sep 30, 2018
Tom Burk | Sep 30, 2018

Right now! !!

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Are there times tickets for the Cezanne exhibit?

Pat P | Sep 30, 2018
Sue Russell | Sep 30, 2018

No

Is there parking close by?

Jeff Sirk | Sep 30, 2018
Jinmin Zhou | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, besides street parking (hard to find spot though), there are also underground garages nearby.

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Is there any place to keep visitor's carrier or luggage?

병아리뺙 | Sep 30, 2018
Gabriel Hawi | Sep 30, 2018

backpacks and coats yes.

When does the Vemeer exibit end?

Ronald Wooten | Sep 30, 2018
Etela Ivkovic | Sep 30, 2018

It ended on January 21.

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Is the national gallery of art replete with American art from all periods?

Boxing Bolden Dan | Sep 30, 2018
Leslie Battell | Sep 30, 2018

Yes.

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When does Vermeer exhibit close?

Ellen Schwab | Sep 30, 2018
Carolyn Frank | Sep 30, 2018

January 21 2018

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Is the National Gallery Of Art open today? With government shutdown I need to know if you are open? Vermeer available today?

Charlotte Woods | Sep 30, 2018
J C | Sep 30, 2018

They are open and today is the last day for Vermeer. The line looks super long but doesn't take long to get through. That said, they let large waves of people through so it gets crowded quickly. So if you have a stroller or a wheelchair it is a little harder to navigate unless you get there early or go to that particular exhibit closer to closing.

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Will the National Gallery of Art be open Sunday, January 21, 2018?

Lynn Welle | Sep 30, 2018
Etela Ivkovic | Sep 30, 2018

The museum will be open in Sunday from 11am according to a notification on their website. To the best of my understanding the museums would be closed starting Monday as a result of a government shutdown.

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How long should we expect to wait to get in to the Vermeer show this weekend (Jan20-21)?

Mary Ellen Bliss | Sep 30, 2018
Contractor Service Advisors | Sep 30, 2018

It was a 30 minute wait on Saturday

How many art pieces are in the gallery?

Yinon | Sep 30, 2018
Rick | Sep 30, 2018

A ton!

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Where is the heironious Bosch painting?

Anthony Pruner | Sep 30, 2018
Arthur Taylor | Sep 30, 2018

West Building, Main Floor - Gallery 41

After hours tickets?

Diana Cournoyer | Sep 30, 2018
Jonna M | Sep 30, 2018

They have standard hours, no extended hours. Free admission, no tix needed.

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Will the national gallery be open on Tuesday, January 9th?

Leonid Shulman | Sep 30, 2018
Arthur Taylor | Sep 30, 2018

да (yes) (This is assuming I read your question correctly, "Will the gallery be open on Tuesday, January 9th?").

Will gallery be open on the THUSDAY?

Leonid Shulman | Sep 30, 2018
Arthur Taylor | Sep 30, 2018

The gallery is open Thursdays except whenever Christmas Day and New Year's Day falls on a Thursday. Here is the info direct from their website: "The National Gallery of Art is open Monday–Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The Gallery is closed December 25 and January 1."

Are there longer lines waiting outside the building for the Vermeer exhibit on Saturdays as now approaching the last week? I would like to know if it has less waiting time on week days. Thanks! BK Vuong

Bik-Kee Vuong | Sep 30, 2018
TheOriginalBCB | Sep 30, 2018

There were no lines before, I think the museum has it all set up to avoid lines.

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Drawing work shop on Fridays and Saturdays at The National Gallery of the Arts. Adults all ages... what is the cost?

Christine Kendrick | Sep 30, 2018
Susanne Dicks Hartman | Sep 30, 2018

They are free but you must pre-register for each one starting the Tues before each new topic.

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Are tickets required?

hallie tarpley | Sep 30, 2018
Arthur Taylor | Sep 30, 2018

Nope. Certain special events might be, but those are really rare, and usually free anyway.

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Is the Vermeer exhibition open on 21/1/18 as well?

Jim Roberts | Sep 30, 2018
Arthur Taylor | Sep 30, 2018

Yes. That's its last day, but it's open then.

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Is the gallery open on New Year's day

Susan Abravanel | Sep 30, 2018
Velda Khoo | Sep 30, 2018

It's close on Jan 1

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Are there wheelchairs available for people with mobility problems?

Rosemary Hunt | Sep 30, 2018
Sylvia Anyiam | Sep 30, 2018

Yes

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Can you purchase entrance tickets on-line and in advance of your arrival?

Jody Harkrider | Sep 30, 2018
Winnie Yagan | Sep 30, 2018

The exhibit is free.

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Do I need to purchase a special entrance pass in order to view the Vermeer Exhibit on Jan. 20,2018?

Jody Harkrider | Sep 30, 2018
Susanne Dicks Hartman | Sep 30, 2018

No pass required, it's free.. There is a line but it moved quickly.

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I've got two plates from the Christmas 1990 Madonna and child collection.. How do I find out what they're worth?

Michael Nelson | Sep 30, 2018
Arthur Taylor | Sep 30, 2018

You might check with your local arts/antiques dealers. They are generally best equipped to answer these kinds of inquiries. The NGA would not be in a position to know their value. Someone else said eBay, that's typically a good indicator of their value (if you can find a significant sample of similar products).

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Is Vermeer in east wing i Or West wing

Joan Mitchum | Sep 30, 2018
kathy lentz | Sep 30, 2018

West wing, 2nd floor(known as Main Floor)

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Is the museum closed on any days of the upcoming holiday? Thanks you

Stanley Fischman | Sep 30, 2018
Sylvia Anyiam | Sep 30, 2018

The museum will be closed on Christmas . But it will be open at regular time on New Year's day

Where do you park

JSX 03 (Verdict) | Sep 30, 2018
Amit Gokhale | Sep 30, 2018

There is some on-street parking. There are several parking lots as well

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Is the museum open xmas day

John Sliwa | Sep 30, 2018
Jill Warwick Nicklaw | Sep 30, 2018

No

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Sculptor of the blue rooster

Virginia Kouidis | Sep 30, 2018
Jorge Piquer | Sep 30, 2018

Katharina Fritsch

Is The Girl with a Pear Esrting by Vermeer on exhibit?

Maria Jose Torres | Sep 30, 2018
Maria Hunter | Sep 30, 2018

there are still lots of gorgeous paintings in that exhibit though. well worth seeing.

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how will gallery work on thanksgiving day?

Nana Lebanidze | Sep 30, 2018
Lawrence Greenberg | Sep 30, 2018

It will be open as usual.

Can I check coat and suitcase?

ms happy | Sep 30, 2018
Allie Schlager | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, you can check both for free

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What are the hours for Sat Nov 12?

Deborah A | Sep 30, 2018
Joice Gouw | Sep 30, 2018

10a.m. to 5 p.m. Nothing on their website indicates that hours would be different for Veterans Day weekend.

Where is handicapped parking?

Patricia Downey | Sep 30, 2018
Angel Eyes | Sep 30, 2018

There are marked spaces all around the mall.

Do you need tickets to see the current Vermeer exhibit?

Marta Perlman | Sep 30, 2018
Rachel Watsky | Sep 30, 2018

We were there yesterday, I'm guessing the excitement of the new exhibit has died down because around 4 pm there was no line at all

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What Metro stop is closest

Vivitris Life Sciences | Sep 30, 2018
Mihai Blidarescu | Sep 30, 2018

Archives-Navy Memorial on Green or Yellow lines. Enjoy.

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Is the National Gallery open Nov 7th?

Richard Stevens | Sep 30, 2018
Sonny Ng | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, except for the ten federal holidays and planned renovations (Sackler).

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What are Sunday hours

Randy Anderson | Sep 30, 2018
Sonny Ng | Sep 30, 2018

11am-6pm!

What is the value of 2326 Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) ginevra de bench print on board

Blaine Rhodes | Sep 30, 2018
Daniel Adams | Sep 30, 2018

Priceless

#1051 Stuart (1755-1828)the skater Andrew Mellon Collection how much would this be worth?

Blaine Rhodes | Sep 30, 2018
Sonny Ng | Sep 30, 2018

In the souvenir shop in ground level, you can get each for a few dollars totalling a couple hundred$ for the whole collection, even cheaper at Walliemart for the popular Raphael or van Gogh.

Features of new shows

Dorrine Stolar | Sep 30, 2017
Sonny Ng | Sep 30, 2017

There's an exciting special exhibition of some of Edvard Munch works for a limited time.

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