Until 3 Jan 2027
Back and Forth
Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
April 26, 2025 – January 3, 2027
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National Gallery of Art
Planning your visit
Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
Admission is always free and no tickets are needed.
This venue does not charge separately for special exhibitions.
All exhibitions are free.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 6 Dec
Sky Hopinka
Kicking the Clouds
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
April 11 – December 6, 2026
Until 6 Dec
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
June 6 – December 6, 2026
Until 1 Aug 2027
Homelands
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
June 27, 2026 – August 1, 2027
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Until 31 Dec
In the Library: Reimagining America by Design
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
August 31 – December 31, 2026
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Upcoming
Opens 7 Nov
Remember Me
Picturing African Americans in Early Photography
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
November 7, 2026 – March 14, 2027
Opens 19 Dec
Tinker Tinker
Printmakers at Work
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
December 19, 2026 – June 13, 2027
Opens 16 Jan 2027
Women and the Index of American Design
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
January 16 – June 13, 2027
Opens 13 Mar 2027
Souvenirs of the Gilded Age:
French Landscapes from the Corcoran Collection
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
March 13, 2027 – January 17, 2028
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Opens 13 Mar 2027
Broken
The Power of the Fragment in Sculpture
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
March 13 – June 27, 2027
Opens 3 Apr 2027
Glenn Ligon: Subtext
National Gallery of Art · Washington, D.C.
April 3 – September 6, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting National Gallery of Art — common questions
What exhibitions are on at National Gallery of Art right now?
5 special exhibitions are on at National Gallery of Art right now: Sky Hopinka (until December 6, 2026), American Icon: The US Flag in Art (until December 6, 2026), In the Library: Reimagining America by Design (until December 31, 2026) and Back and Forth (until January 3, 2027) — plus 1 more currently on view. 6 further shows are already announced, starting with Remember Me on November 7, 2026.
Is National Gallery of Art free?
Yes — admission to National Gallery of Art is free. Admission is always free and no tickets are needed.
Do I need to book National Gallery of Art tickets in advance?
No. Advance booking is not required at National Gallery of Art.
Are special exhibitions included in National Gallery of Art admission?
This venue does not charge separately for special exhibitions. All exhibitions are free.
What time does National Gallery of Art open?
National Gallery of Art is open Monday to Sunday 10:00–17:00. Closed December 25 and January 1.
