Drop-In Docent Tours
Meet in the F Street Lobby
The National Portrait Gallery is offering docent-led public walk-in tours on the Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery. All tours are subject to availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Free. No reservations necessary.
Virtual Group Tours | Online via Zoom
Let’s meet up remotely! The National Portrait Gallery is now offering docent-led group tours for ten or more adults online. Tours on the following topics will be available by registration:
- Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery Permanent Collection
- America’s Presidents
- Docent’s Choice of the National Portrait Gallery's Exhibitions and Collections
- Tours of Special Exhibitions
- Thematic Docent's Choice Tours
Reservations must be made five weeks in advance of the desired tour date. To receive a tour request form, e-mail NPGAdultTours@si.edu or click here to complete the form online (preferred method). All tours are subject to availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
In-Person Docent Tours for Groups
The National Portrait Gallery is offering docent-led group tours for ten or more adults. Tours on the following topics will be available by registration:
- Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery Permanent Collection
- America’s Presidents
- Docent’s Choice of the National Portrait Gallery's Exhibitions and Collections
- Tours of Special Exhibitions
- Thematic Docent's Choice Tours
Reservations must be made five weeks in advance of the desired tour date. To receive a tour request form, e-mail NPGAdultTours@si.edu or click here to complete the form online (preferred method). All tours are subject to availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
