The National Portrait Gallery is a ancient
art museum situated at 8th and F Streets NW in Washington, D.C., in the United
States. It was established in 1962 and started out to the public in 1968. It is
part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its selections concentrate on images of
famous Americans. The museum is located in the historic Old Patent Office
Building.
The National Portrait Gallery and the
Smithsonian American Art Museum are the eponym for the Collection Area
Washington Metro station, situated across the intersection of F and 7th Streets
NW.
How to reach ?
By Metro
Take the Yellow, Green, or Red lines to the
Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station. The Portrait Gallery is one block from
both the 7th and 9th Street Metro exits. There is elevator access from the
Metro station to 7th Street. For Metrorail and Metrobus maps, schedules, fares,
accessibility, and other information, please go to http://www.wmata.com.
By DC Circulator Bus
This low-cost bus service links neighborhoods
in DC. Buses arrive every 10 minutes and trips cost $1 each. Take the
Georgetown-Union Station route and exit at 7th and K St. NW or 9th and K St.
NW. Walk south to F or G streets. For more information and route maps, please
go to http://www.dccirculator.com
By Bicycle
Capital Bikeshare rents bikes throughout
the city. There are pick up/drop off stations near the Portrait Gallery at 7th
and F Street and 9th and G Street. To rent and ride, go to www.capitalbikeshare.com.
By Car
Street parking in downtown Washington is
limited to metered spaces, which fill up early in the day. Public garages that
charge hourly rates are available throughout the neighborhood. View the map of
their locations. Handicapped parking is available at red-topped meters on the
F, G, and 7th Street sides of the building. Vehicles parked in these spaces
must display a handicapped placard.
National Portrait Gallery Timings
Daily:
11:30am - 07:00pm
Closed December 25
National Portrait Gallery Fees
Free
National Portrait Gallery Location
8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone Number: +1 202-633-8300
Website: www.npg.si.edu
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