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Smithsonian American Art Museum

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

SAAM 擁有全球規模最大、包容性最強的美國本土藝術收藏之一，涵蓋殖民時期的肖像畫、全球最具規模的 New Deal 藝術收藏、民間及自學藝術家的作品，以至 Nam June Paik 運用霓虹燈管創作的裝置藝術《Electronic Superhighway》。博物館坐落於 1836 年動工興建的 Old Patent Office Building，是 Washington 最古老的公共建築之一，現與 National Portrait Gallery 共同組成 Donald W. Reynolds Center。位於三樓及四樓的 Luce Foundation Center 採用開放式庫房展示逾 3,000 件藏品，而各展廳更全年無休開放至晚上 7 時。請注意：展示 18 世紀至 20 世紀初藝術品的展廳目前正進行翻新工程，預計關閉至 2026 年秋季；博物館其餘展區則照常開放。

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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?
這座希臘復興風格的地標建築曾是 Lincoln 舉行第二任就職舞會的場地，如今在此展出橫跨三個世紀的美國藝術珍藏。 Current highlights include Nick Cave：長毛象 (Nick Cave: Mammoth), Shahzia Sikander: The Last Post, 此處風光無限：美國建國二百周年攝影調查（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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