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National Portrait Gallery

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(3.6K) · Art museum in Washington, D.C., United States
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The National Portrait Gallery is a historic art museum in Washington, D. C. , United States. Founded in 1962 and opened in 1968, it is part of the …

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Jan 24, 2025
The building is beautiful and the artwork and artifacts are amazing. The bios and descriptions of their presidency by each presidential portrait are well balanced. It was interesting to see the vari…Full review by Jane P
Jan 19, 2025
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) are both housed in the old Patent Office building. The NPG features portraits of people who had an impact on the U.…Full review by Robert D
Dec 20, 2024
The National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum, which are located in the same building. I have no idea why I waited so long to pay a visit there. I started with the American Revolu…Full review by Noraatc
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Using portraits, photographs and other visual media, the National Portrait Gallery honors America’s famous and distinguished personali…
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Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this portrait gallery contains exhibitions focused on famous Americans. Its key exhibit is surely the Hall of …
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The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in Washington, D.C., administered by the Smithsonian Institution. Its collections focus o…
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Facts

Established:1962
Located:Eighth and F Streets, NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Visitors:1,069,932
Director:Kim Sajet (2013–present)

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Approximately how long does it take to walk through?
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Take a look at the website and determine what you absolutely don’t want to miss. If you arrive a little before the museum opens, yo should not have an isssue with crowds. The …
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Take a look at the website and determine what you absolutely don’t want to miss. If you arrive a little before the museum opens, yo should not have an isssue with crowds. The presidential portrait exhibit is excellent. Be sure to visit the room where Michelle Obama’s portrait is located!
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Is there a cost to get into the mesume Is there a fee for this mesume?
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Free! Go and enjoy, it’s a great place
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Are there still long wait lines to enter?
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No wait to enter. I’ve seen a 10-15 minute wait to stand in front of President Obama’s portrait (Weekend), Mrs Obama’s portrait was just crowded.
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Are wheelchairs available at this site?
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he Smithsonian Museums are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Some of the features include: Accessible facilities and at least one entrance that is accessible to visitors with …
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he Smithsonian Museums are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Some of the features include: Accessible facilities and at least one entrance that is accessible to visitors with limited mobility. For accessible entrances, curb cuts, designated parking, and more, view our Accessibility Map (PDF). Free manual wheelchair loans available at every museum in Washington, D.C., and the National Zoo on a first-come, first-served basis This was listed in the Smithsonian website.
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Are there wheelchairs available to rent?
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Hi there : You should take a look at the National Portrait Gallery's own website. You'll find quite a lot of helpful information under the VISIT - ACCESSIBILITY section, …
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Hi there : You should take a look at the National Portrait Gallery's own website. You'll find quite a lot of helpful information under the VISIT - ACCESSIBILITY section, including the following : "For your comfort, wheelchairs can be borrowed by asking the security officer stationed at each museum entrance". [It might also be a good idea to "double-check" wheelchair availability with the museum in advance of your intended visit, using the Phone and/or Email details on their website] Enjoy your visit to this wonderful museum!
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