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You can’t visit D.C. and miss visiting the National Gallery of Art open daily.

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National Gallery of Art

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

It’s open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. free of charge. Thousands of art pieces are displayed in two grand buildings along the National Mall.

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One of the most visited museums in the USA, here are the top five things to see.

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National Gallery of Art

4.8 (16.3K Google reviews)

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Start at either the West Building to see older art or the East Building to see modern art.

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1) The only Leonardo da Vinci painting in North and South America.

This Leonardo da Vinci’s painting is one of three surviving paintings of women! 

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National Gallery of Art

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This Leonardo da Vinci’s painting is one of three surviving paintings of women!

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2) An entire room filled with work by Rembrandt, the famous Dutch painter.

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National Gallery of Art

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sometimes you’ll see local artists painting their own version of Rembrandt’s paintings.

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3) Multiverse, a tunnel of lights connecting the West and East buildings.

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National Gallery of Art

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On either side of the light tunnel are museum stores and one side is home to a cafe with gelato, coffee, and other food items for purchase.

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4) Katharina Fritsch’s Hahn/Cock, a giant blue rooster, on the rooftop,

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National Gallery of Art

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The best time to visit the rooftop is first thing in the morning and go straight away to avoid the crowds.

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While you’re on the rooftop, don’t miss the close view of the U.S. Capitol.

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National Gallery of Art

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The rooftop is home to several other pieces of art and several galleries.

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5) Ice skating at the Gallery’s Sculpture Garden every winter.

Open the end of November to early March every year.

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National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

4.1 (41 Google reviews)

7th St NW
Washington, DC

Open dailysee hourshide hours

Monday:

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday:

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday:

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday:

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday:

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday:

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday:

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Open the end of November to early March every year, the rink is open every day. Admission is $10-$12 with $6 skate rentals.

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Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., don’t miss this world-class art museum.

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National Gallery of Art

4.8 (16.3K Google reviews)

Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The closest Metro station is the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter along the Yellow and Green lines. Paid street parking is available along the National Mall.