Hours and Locations

Freer Gallery of Art

Freer Gallery
Jefferson Drive and 12th St., SW
Washington, DC
See on Map Floor Plan

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 20

Admission is free

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About

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art includes the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The Freer Gallery houses one of the premier collections of Asian art, with objects dating from Neolithic times to the early 20th century, as well as the world's most important collection of works by James McNeill Whistler.

Highlights

Chinese paintings, Indian sculpture; Islamic painting and metalware; Japanese lacquer; Korean ceramics; American Art from the late 19th-century aesthetic movement; Whistler’s Peacock Room.

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

Metrorail

Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall or Independence Ave. exit)

Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:
Smithsonian
NW corner of 12th St. & Independence Ave. SW

Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 1050 Independence Ave., SW.

Parking

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.

Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
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Dining

While this location does not have dining, view dining options at our other locations.

Shopping

The Asian Art Museum offers visitors a unique shopping experience. Products reflect the collections and exhibitions and are inspired by the art, culture, and history of Asia. Located on level B1 of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the shop carries jewelry, accessories, apparel, home decor, ceramics, textiles, recordings, children’s toys, books, and many other selections.

Visit the shop online or call 202.633.0503. Smithsonian member discount applies.

See Getting Here for information on accessible parking and public transportation.

Accessibility Information and Programs

Disability access service requests: FS-Accessibility@si.edu