National Gallery of Art - East Building

The East Building features geometric shapes, marble floors, and glass pyramids designed by architect I.M. Pei to maximize natural light throughout its exhibition spaces.

The building, completed in 1978, was funded by the Mellon family and constructed on a trapezoidal plot adjacent to Pennsylvania Avenue on the National Mall.

The museum exhibits an extensive collection of twentieth-century artworks, including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Alexander Calder.

Visitors can access all levels via two staircases, explore the rooftop terrace with sculpture installations, and use an underground concourse to reach the West Building.

The building incorporates isosceles triangles throughout its design, with Tennessee marble exteriors matching the West Building to create visual continuity.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Website: https://www.nga.gov/, https://www.nga.gov/

Address: 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20565

Phone: +(202)7374215

Website: https://nga.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.89120,-77.01713

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:39