National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art, Art museum in National Mall, United States.
The National Gallery of Art occupies two separate buildings connected by an underground concourse, displaying paintings, photographs, and sculptures from medieval to contemporary periods.
The National Gallery opened in 1941 after Andrew Mellon donated his extensive art collection and funds to construct a museum for the American people.
The museum maintains over 141,000 artworks, including European masterpieces and American art from the colonial period through the twenty-first century.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with free admission and wheelchair accessibility throughout both the East and West buildings.
The East Building features a 76-foot-long mobile by Alexander Calder suspended from the ceiling, marking the final sculpture of his career.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: March 24, 1937
Founders: Andrew W. Mellon, United States Congress
Official opening: March 17, 1941
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565 20215
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1(202)7374215
Website: https://nga.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.89139,-77.02000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
Washington DC is the political center of the USA with the White House, Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The city houses national museums including the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art and Library of Congress. Historical districts, parks and monuments complete the urban landscape.
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