national-mall
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Free
Weekday mornings, winter for ice skating in sculpture garden
Museum
The metro makes reaching National Gallery of Art incredibly simple. Here's the straightforward route:
Board the metro line
Look for trains heading towards . Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Walk to National Gallery of Art
It's a quick 5-minute walk. You can ask locals or use Google Maps.
Local Tip
Exit Archives station, walk west along the National Mall
Opened in 1941, built with funds from Andrew W. Mellon
What makes National Gallery of Art particularly convenient is its proximity to metro station – just 5 minutes on foot. You don't need to plan complicated logistics; just tap your metro card and you're practically there.
While you're in the area, consider checking out National Archives – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.