National Portrait Gallery, Art museum in Washington DC, United States
The National Portrait Gallery presents a collection of portraits spanning paintings, photographs, and sculptures within the historic Old Patent Office Building.
Established in 1962 as part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum resides in a structure designed by architect Robert Mills during the nineteenth century.
The museum maintains the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House, including George Washington's Lansdowne portrait and Barack Obama by Kehinde Wiley.
Located near Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station, the museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM without admission charge.
The Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard provides an indoor garden space with free Wi-Fi access beneath a glass canopy connecting two museum wings.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1962
Architects: Robert Mills
Official opening: 1962
Operator: Smithsonian Institution
Part of: Smithsonian Institution
Address: 8th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20001 20001
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday,Holidays 11:30-19:00
Phone: +12026338300
Website: https://npg.si.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.89787,-77.02237
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
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