Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Asian art museum in the National Mall, Washington D.C., United States.
The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery presents Asian artworks in an underground space connected to the Freer Gallery through subterranean passageways near the Smithsonian Castle.
The museum opened in 1987 after receiving substantial funding support from Japan, including a significant donation announced by Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira in 1979.
The gallery maintains extensive collections of Asian art spanning multiple centuries and geographical regions, contributing to cross-cultural understanding between East and West.
Visitors can access the museum daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM through the Smithsonian Castle gardens entrance on Independence Avenue, with free admission.
The underground architecture of the gallery creates specialized exhibition environments for preserving and displaying sensitive ancient Asian artifacts under controlled conditions.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1987
Operator: Smithsonian Institution
Part of: National Museum of Asian Art
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30; December 25 off
Website: http://asia.si.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.88800,-77.02650
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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