The columned south portico of the Old Patent Office Building on F Street, with the entrances to the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Free entry

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is a Smithsonian art museum in the Old Patent Office Building, a Greek Revival block in Penn Quarter built between 1836 and 1867. Founded in 1962 and opened in 1968, it shows portraits of Americans who shaped the country, among them the Hall of Presidents with a portrait of every president.

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Price: Free entry

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National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum: Small-Group Tour

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Frequently asked questions

Is National Portrait Gallery free?

Yes. Entry to National Portrait Gallery is free.

Where can I buy tickets for National Portrait Gallery?

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