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National Portrait Gallery

ArtHistoryPhotographyClosed · Opens 11:30amFreeGallery Place–Chinatown (Metro Red, Yellow, Green lines)

El único museo de Estados Unidos dedicado en exclusiva al retrato abrió sus puertas en 1968 en el Old Patent Office Building, un National Historic Landmark comenzado a edificar en 1836 que hoy comparte con el Smithsonian American Art Museum. En la segunda planta, «America's Presidents» reúne la única serie completa de retratos presidenciales fuera de la White House, con piezas tan emblemáticas como el retrato Lansdowne de George Washington, obra de Gilbert Stuart, y el cuadro de Barack Obama pintado en 2018 por Kehinde Wiley. En el resto de las salas, la colección abarca desde protagonistas de la época colonial hasta encargos contemporáneos, mientras que el Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard, coronado por su espectacular cubierta de cristal, funciona como un salón público y gratuito entre galería y galería. Nota: algunas salas de la primera planta permanecen cerradas por reformas hasta nuevo aviso; le recomendamos consultar la web oficial del museo antes de su visita.

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Getting there

8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

Nearest station: Gallery Place–Chinatown (Metro Red, Yellow, Green lines), Metro Center (Metro Red, Orange, Blue, Silver lines), Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Metro Yellow, Green lines)

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Hours

Mon11:30–19:00
Tue11:30–19:00
Wed11:30–19:00
Thu11:30–19:00
Fri11:30–19:00
SatToday11:30–19:00
Sun11:30–19:00

Admission

Free

Free admission for all; no tickets or timed entry required.

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Visitor Information

Is National Portrait Gallery free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Portrait Gallery is free. Free admission for all; no tickets or timed entry required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Portrait Gallery?
National Portrait Gallery is open Open daily 11:30–19:00. Closed 25 December. Select first-floor galleries are closed for renovation until further notice.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Portrait Gallery?
National Portrait Gallery is located at 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States, in the Penn Quarter / Chinatown area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Gallery Place–Chinatown (Metro Red, Yellow, Green lines), Metro Center (Metro Red, Orange, Blue, Silver lines), Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Metro Yellow, Green lines).
What can I see at National Portrait Gallery?
Todos los presidentes de Estados Unidos bajo el mismo techo, incluido el célebre Obama de Wiley, en el imponente edificio neogriego que albergó la antigua oficina de patentes. Current highlights include Star Power: Fotografías de la época dorada de Hollywood por George Hurrell (segunda parte) (Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood's Golden Age by George Hurrell (A Sequel)), Retrato de una nación: galardonados de 2025 (Portrait of a Nation: 2025 Honorees), Memoria fotográfica: cincuenta años de coleccionismo (Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting).
Do I need to book National Portrait Gallery in advance?
National Portrait Gallery is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission for all; no tickets or timed entry required.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Portrait Gallery?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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