National Gallery of Art

American art can tell complex stories about evolving national identities in the United States. Join us as we look closely at American art from the colonial period to the early 20th century, engaging in conversation and exploring different perspectives with these works from our collection.

Explore a selection of sculptures from the National Gallery’s collection, including groundbreaking bronzes and marble sculptures by Rodin and rare wax figures by Degas such as Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. Together we’ll examine over 500 years of sculptural creativity looking at materials, techniques, subject matter, and artistic intent. Tours on  Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays

Whether this is your first time discovering the National Gallery or we are welcoming you back, this free tour is for you! Designed to pique your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the nation’s collection, this one-hour tour will explore a range of art spanning 500 years from approximately 1400 to 1900. We will engage in […]

In a decade of tumult in the U.S., photographers embraced experimentation. They changed the subjects they focused on. The field opened to underrepresented voices. Artists explored questions still with us today around the ethics, truth, and power of photography. Free admission.