The eight-column portico of the Old Patent Office Building in morning light, with the lettering of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum shares the Old Patent Office Building in Penn Quarter with the National Portrait Gallery. Its collection covers art made in the United States from the colonial period to today by more than 7,000 artists, and the glass-roofed Kogod Courtyard links the two museums.

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Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:30–19:00
Price: Free entry

Hours checked October 14, 2026 · source americanart.si.edu

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon11:30–19:00

Tue11:30–19:00

Wed11:30–19:00

Thu11:30–19:00

Fri11:30–19:00

Sat11:30–19:00

Sun11:30–19:00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smithsonian American Art Museum free?

Yes. Entry to Smithsonian American Art Museum is free.

What are the opening hours of Smithsonian American Art Museum?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:30–19:00.

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