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Home>Plan Your Visit>Holidays at the National Gallery

# Holidays at the National Gallery

Unwrap holiday magic with us this season.

Our ice rink is ready for skating, the Rotunda is decorated with pine trees and flowers, and our handcrafted gelato flavors are taste-tested. Want to make art part of your holiday traditions? Here are some ways to get started.

On this page: Guides, events, ice rink, stories of the season, and gifts.

## Guides

Top 10 Things to Do at the National Gallery this 2023 Holiday Season 
Not sure where to start? Get our tips for making the most of your visit.
Family Guide: 2023 Holiday Season at the National Gallery 
Whether you’re bringing your kids or your grandparents, art lovers or art learners, here are our suggestions for a visit everyone will enjoy.

How to Recharge at the National Gallery this Holiday Season
Not a fan of crowds? Tired of the holiday hustle? Here are 5 tips for a restful and refreshing visit to the museum.
Seeing the National Gallery through the Eyes of a Child
Not sure how to begin a visit with your littles? Expert tour guide Addy (age 6) and her dad Austin have tips for enjoying the National Gallery as you grow.

Ice Rink
From November 20 to March 3, take a spin on our iconic ice rink surrounded by sculptures and the National Mall.

It’s open until 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

## What to watch

Escape with cozy winter art from the National Gallery of Art
Transform your TV into a winter wonderland with art from our collection. 
Animating “Winter in the Country”
George Henry Durrie’s painting comes alive.

## Stories of the season

Story
Enjoy Winter Art Favorites at the National Gallery 
Explore some of our favorite snowy scenes by the likes of Alma Thomas and Ansel Adams.

Story
Gilbert Stuart’s Skating Sensation
With "The Skater," Stuart blazed a new path in British portraiture. Its details tell the story of skating in 18th-century Britain.

## Gifts and treats

Shops
Find a unique present for the art lover in your life. 
National Membership 
Support the nation's art museum this giving season. Become a member or gift a membership to someone you love.
Seasonal Dining
Try seasonal gelato flavors like peppermint and gingerbread.

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