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Smithsonian American Art Museum

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 11:30amFreeGallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Yellow, Green lines) — directly beneath the museum

SAAM 拥有全球规模最大、包容性最强的美国本土艺术收藏之一，涵盖殖民时期的肖像画、全球最丰富的“新政”（New Deal）艺术作品、民间与自学艺术家的创作，以及 Nam June Paik 缠绕着霓虹灯管的装置巨作《电子高速公路》（Electronic Superhighway）。博物馆坐落于始建于1836年的 Old Patent Office Building，这栋建筑不仅是华盛顿最古老的公共建筑之一，如今也作为 Donald W. Reynolds Center 与 National Portrait Gallery 共享馆舍。位于三层和四层的 Luce Foundation Center 以开放式仓储展出3000多件藏品，展厅全年每天开放至晚7点。提示：展示18世纪至20世纪初艺术的展厅目前正处于翻修闭馆中，预计将持续至2026年秋季；博物馆其余区域正常对外开放。

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Getting there

8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004

Nearest station: Gallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Yellow, Green lines) — directly beneath the museum, Metro Center (Red, Orange, Blue, Silver lines), Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow 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, no tickets required. Some workshops and special events are ticketed.

Accessibility

Barrier-free access via ramps on both sides of the 8th and G Streets NW entrance. MetroAccess Paratransit should use 800 G Street NW. Free audio guides in English, Spanish, ASL and Descriptive Audio; ASL, verbal-description and dementia-friendly tours are offered.

Nearby

National Portrait Gallery

ArtFree1 min walk

National Building Museum

Architecture5 min walk

National Archives Museum

ArchitectureFree7 min walk

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Design7 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Smithsonian American Art Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Smithsonian American Art Museum is free. Free admission, no tickets required. Some workshops and special events are ticketed.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Smithsonian American Art Museum?
Smithsonian American Art Museum is open Daily 11:30–19:00. Closed 25 December. The galleries for 18th to early 20th century art are closed for renovation until autumn 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Smithsonian American Art Museum?
Smithsonian American Art Museum is located at 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, in the Penn Quarter area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Gallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Yellow, Green lines) — directly beneath the museum, Metro Center (Red, Orange, Blue, Silver lines), Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow lines).
What can I see at Smithsonian American Art Museum?
漫步于林肯举办第二届就职典礼舞会的希腊复兴风格历史地标中，尽览跨越三个世纪的美国艺术珍藏。 Current highlights include Nick Cave: 猛犸象 (Nick Cave: Mammoth), Shahzia Sikander: The Last Post, 此间多美好：美国建国二百周年摄影调查（Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial）.
Do I need to book Smithsonian American Art Museum in advance?
Smithsonian American Art Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission, no tickets required. Some workshops and special events are ticketed.. 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 Smithsonian American Art Museum?
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.
Is Smithsonian American Art Museum accessible?
Barrier-free access via ramps on both sides of the 8th and G Streets NW entrance. MetroAccess Paratransit should use 800 G Street NW. Free audio guides in English, Spanish, ASL and Descriptive Audio; ASL, verbal-description and dementia-friendly tours are offered.

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