Due to the government shutdown Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closed. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved.
National Portrait Gallery
Highlights
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Presidential Portraits On View
View the commissioned portraits of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, now permanently installed in the museum.
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Portraits of the World: Korea
Now Open: Pioneering feminist artist Yun Suknam uses portraiture to gain insights into the lives of women, past and present.
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Thursdays at Noon
G Street Lobby
Take a closer look at our favorite portraits in this lunchtime program. -
Museum Shop
Visit our Museum Store or shop online for portrait-inspired gifts and catalogues.
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SmARTify
Download the free SMARTIFY mobile app for a self-guided tour of our Permanent Collection.
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Access Programs
The National Portrait Gallery is committed to making its collection accessible to all visitors...
