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National Portrait Gallery - Washington DC

Closest Metro Stop:
Gallery Place-Chinatown Washington DC
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museum Admission: Free

vacation Phone: (202) 633-8300

vacation Email: [email protected]

vacation Website: npg.si.edu

vacation Address: 8th and F Streets, N.W. Washington, DC 20001

The National Portrait Gallery is located near the Gallery Place-Chinatown Station. Gallery Place has three exits; leave the station through the "7th and G Street/Arena Exit". Use the map and directions below to find suggested routes to the National Portrait Gallery.

National Portrait Gallery - Washington DC

From Gallery Place-Chinatown Station
Approximately 0.2 mile, 2 min walk
vacation Leave the station through the "7th and G Street/Arena Exit".
Head south on 7th St NW toward F St NW.

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery tells the history of America through portraits of individuals who have made significant contribution to American history. The art gallery portrays poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives tell the American story. It's the second best national portrait gallery in the world, the best is in London, England.

Admission

Admission to the National Portrait Gallery is free of charge, and no admission tickets are necessary.

Hours of Operation

The National Portrait Gallery is open daily, except December 25.

Monday - Sunday
11:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Parking

The use of public transportation, including taxis, in Washington DC is recommended as on-street parking is extremely limited and traffic is often heavy.

Tours

To schedule an educator-led school program, contact the School and Teacher Program Coordinator at [email protected]. Facilitated programs require one month's advance notice. Self-guided visits do not require reservations.

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