When is Smithsonian American Art Museum open?
Every day, 11:30 AM–7 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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MuseumChinatown
Smithsonian American Art Museum
- 4.83.9k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Smithsonian museum of American art in the historic Old Patent Office Building, with a glass-roofed courtyard shared with the National Portrait Gallery.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Smithsonian American Art Museum?
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 Smithsonian American Art Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Smithsonian American Art Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Smithsonian American Art Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Smithsonian American Art Museum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Smithsonian American Art Museum?
About 2 hours.
Where is Smithsonian American Art Museum?
G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is Smithsonian American Art Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
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 · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 12 pm.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
54°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
55° - 9am59°
- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
- sunday
- 11:30 AM–7 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Smithsonian American Art Museum
- 2 Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture · 1 min
- 3 National Portrait Gallery · 1 min
- 4 Dirty Habit · 2 min
- 5 Café Riggs · 2 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
4.8from 3.9k reviews
Known for
- American art
- Folk art
- Kogod Courtyard
- Portraits
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission, courtyard, helpful staff, portraits
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and PortraitureMuseum · 1 min walk
National Portrait GalleryGallery · 1 min walk
Good nowDirty HabitRestaurant · 2 min walk
Good nowCafé RiggsNew American · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.