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Explore the museum's diverse and wide-ranging exhibitions.
Thousands of works of art, artifacts and archival materials are available for the study of portraiture.
Visitors of all ages can learn about portraiture through a variety of weekly public programs to create art, tell stories, and explore the museum.
On view: June 16, 2023 – April 21, 2024
On view April 28, 2023 through February 25, 2024
Get Up close to Shimomura Crossing the Delaware.
On view October 28. 2022 through January 7, 2024
Explore America’s founding voices in literature, politics, philosophy and culture.
National Portrait Gallery 8th and G Streets NW Washington, DC 20001
Open 7 days a week 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Closed Dec. 25
2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Entries accepted Oct. 2, 2023 – Jan., 26, 2024
Sat. Oct 7, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 .pm. Free. Registration Encouraged.
Tuesday, Oct. 3 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Sat., October 7 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Edu. Center | Registration required
Fri., Oct. 13 | 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. G Street Lobby | Free, Registration required
Sun., Oct. 15 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. FREE, Registration suggested