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Added by Jopie, at 24 January 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Gallery
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12 Reviews
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13 December 2017
Gorgeous gallery. Their regular collections are fascinating and beautiful. They are special exhibit on Lyons was dramatic and interesting. Most Fascinating was the special exhibit on the lovely Bells. There were very few people there and I saw most of the gallery in 2 hours. High recommend.
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26 November 2017
We took advantage of the holiday weekend to visit the Gallery and we’re glad we did. The Arts of Asia meet America is amazing. The place is clean and airy, the collection is rich with artifacts and very informative, yet the display is not crowded. I particularly love the collection of Tibetan Buddhas.
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25 October 2017
One of the best galleries in this side of the world. The whole building has an ambiance to it that suits the art. It's a very quiet place that gives you a lot of space with what you look at. Highly recommend.
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18 October 2017
Grand opening weekend, Taste, see, hear, do! Tea in the courtyard. Long lines everywhere, but worth the wait. Checkout the Peacock Room.
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17 October 2017
Wonderful museum focusing on art from Asia. We just attended the re-opening celebration and it was fantastic. It's part of the Smithsonian family of museums, so attendance is free. This would easily cost $30-$40 if a fee was charged to enter. Be sure to check out the Buddha room in the Sackler building.
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22 September 2017
Heaven on earth - a must stop on the Mall. The center courtyard is sublime, a masterpiece. Asian art in accessible and understandable way.
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23 August 2017
The Freer and Sackler Galleries are the Smithsonian's originals and despite its small space, you should pay it a visit. It's on the National Mall and free and has one of the most beautiful courtyards in DC. Here are a few interesting facts about the galleries:
1. Opening in 1923, it was the first art museum in the Smithsonian network.
2. Charles Freer, a business man and private art collector, designed the museum to house his collection. He planned the museum knowing he wouldn't live to see the opening.
3. To prevent "museum fatigue," the space is intentionally kept small preserving its domestic feel.
4. Its courtyard was once called "the most beautiful spot in Washington" and also housed peacocks in the 1920s.
5. The museum is mostly dedicated to Asian art but there is a small collection of American art.
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06 March 2017
Great art in unique space. Range of free programs for different ages.
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16 February 2017
I'm normally not at all interested in art museums, but this is the exception. Has wonderful exhibits on art from all around the world, and does a great job of giving the historical/cultural background of all the pieces. Exhibits rotate every few months, so always worth a visit. A bit difficult to find from outside the mall (especially with the Freer currently under construction), but the Smithsonian guides are always so helpful.
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05 February 2017
Beautiful little museum among the many of the Smithsonian. If you enjoy seeing the great diversity of Asian art, this is your place to go. I have been going there for years.
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01 February 2017
The Art of the Quran exhibit was just dazzling. Always have the time to check out the Sackler, whatever they have on exhibit. It is Seriously world-class
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31 January 2017
Truly a hidden gem! This museum and the nearby African Art museum are mostly underground. The Sackler features a wooden art piece that hangs 4ish stories, I won't describe it further but I suggest going into the museum just to see this sculpture. When we visited there was an exhibit of illuminated bibles and of Afghani handcrafts. Both stick with me more than almost anything I saw during my trip.
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