U.S. MUSEUMS GUIDE

Art Museum

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery is a art museum in Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Washington, District of ColumbiaArt MuseumOfficial website
Photograph of National Portrait Gallery
Photo: National Portrait Gallery via Wikimedia Commons — see the file page for author and license. Image source
Noir atlas

Location 01

National Portrait Gallery

Drag to explore · scroll to zoom · select a marker

About this museum

What is National Portrait Gallery?

The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States. Founded in 1962 and opened in 1968, it is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its collections focus on images of American artists, politicians, scientists, inventors, activists, and performers who have contributed to the nation's history, development, and culture. Along with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the museum is housed in the historic Old Patent Office Building.

Source: Wikipedia, text available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

The record

Museum details

Name
National Portrait Gallery
Type
Art Museum
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Website
http://www.npg.si.edu
IMLS Museum ID
8401100031
Coordinates
38.90477, -77.03023
What kind of museum is National Portrait Gallery?

National Portrait Gallery is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is National Portrait Gallery located?

National Portrait Gallery is located in Washington, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90477, -77.03023. See the map above.

Does National Portrait Gallery have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.npg.si.edu. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

Nearby

More museums in District of Columbia