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Explore the museum's diverse and wide-ranging exhibitions.
See the full schedule of our exhibitions, performances, programs and tours.
Thousands of works of art, artifacts and archival materials are available for the study of portraiture.
Visitors of all ages can learn about portraiture through a variety of weekly public programs to create art, tell stories, and explore the museum.
Part I: Open June 8, 2022 through January 29, 2023
Explore America’s founding voices in literature, politics, philosophy and culture.
April 30, 2022 – February 26, 2023 The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition celebrates excellence in the art of portraiture.
March 25, 2022 - September 5, 2022
Join us for an inspirational evening, November 12, 2022.
National Portrait Gallery 8th and G Streets NW Washington, DC 20001
Open 7 days a week 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Closed Dec. 25
Now on view.
On view July 29, 2022 – Feb. 26, 2023
Listen to the 4th season of our PORTRAITS podcast.
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Multi-City Tour Extended to San Francisco and Boston Through October