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National Museum of Asian Art
- 4.72.5k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Smithsonian museum of Asian art on the National Mall, with Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Islamic collections and the Peacock Room.
Quick answers
National Museum of Asian Art in short
When is National Museum of Asian Art open?
Every day, 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of Asian Art?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Museum of Asian Art indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Museum of Asian Art good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Museum of Asian Art cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Museum of Asian Art?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at National Museum of Asian Art?
About 2 hours.
Where is National Museum of Asian Art?
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is National Museum of Asian Art wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
44°
Clear
- Feels
- 39°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 6am
44° - 7am
44° - 8am48°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday10 AM–5:30 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Museum of Asian Art
- 2 S. Dillon Ripley Center · 1 min
- 3 Enid A. Haupt Garden · 2 min
- 4 Washington DC Sightseeing Tours · 5 min
- 5 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History · 6 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 2.5k reviews
Known for
- Peacock Room
- Asian ceramics
- Hokusai
- Persian art
What people say
- People like:
- Peacock Room, rich artifact collections, quiet atmosphere
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
S. Dillon Ripley CenterMuseum · 1 min walk
Enid A. Haupt GardenGarden · 2 min walk
Washington DC Sightseeing ToursTours · 5 min walk
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.