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## Getting Here

We are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This information is available in Español, Français, Pусский, 中文, 日本語, Italiano, Deutsch.

Our Location
Our campus is located on the north side of the National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW.

**West Building:** enter or exit from Constitution Avenue, 4th Street, or 7th Street. The Madison Drive entrance is currently closed.

**East Building:** enter and exit from 4th Street

**Sculpture Garden:** enter and exit from 7th Street, Constitution Avenue, and Madison Drive
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# Transportation

Metrobus and Metrorail
We're located near several Metrorail stops, the closest at Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter on the Green and Yellow lines. Metrobuses stop along 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 

Circulator Bus
The Washington D.C. Circulator Bus runs between the city's main attractions and some of the more popular neighborhoods for visitors. Circulator Bus fare is $1 per person. We are located on the National Mall route.

Capital Bikeshare
A Capital Bikeshare station is located near the East Building at 4th Street and Madison Drive, NW.

Parking

We encourage you to take advantage of public transportation. There is no public parking facility at the National Gallery, though limited parking is set aside for visitors with disabilities whose vehicles have the appropriate tags or placards. Parking is available on surrounding streets and in commercial garages.

## Accessibility 

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We're committed to making our collection, buildings, and programs accessible to all audiences. 

ArrivingThe 6th Street entrance to the West Building has a ramp to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, and elevators at these entrances provide access to galleries and public areas. To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 201 6th Street NW for the West Building or 150 4th Street NW for the East Building.

ParkingIn addition to limited street parking on Madison Drive (two marked spaces at the West Building Mall entrance and three spaces near the Sculpture Garden), visitors with disabilities may park on the 4th Street Plaza outside the East Building in vehicles with proper tags or placards (a uniformed security officer will assist you).

Service DogsService dogs are permitted in the East and West Buildings as well as in the Sculpture Garden.

Courtesy WheelchairsVisitors may borrow wheelchairs at all entrances on a first-come, first-served basis. All public spaces and facilities are accessible by elevator. If you require assistance, please ask a security officer.

ProgramsInformation about accessible programs for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who are blind or have low vision can be found on our accessibility page.

Getting AroundOur free map lists all accommodations, including accessible restrooms, and is available at all Information Desks. The Sculpture Garden and Pavilion Café, located between 7th and 9th Streets NW on the Mall, are also wheelchair-accessible.

If you have questions about accessible services, please call (202) 842-6905 Monday–Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or send us an e-mail.

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**West Building**6th St and Constitution Ave NW*Enter or exit from Constitution Avenue, 4th Street, or 7th Street. The Madison Drive entrance is currently closed.*

**East Building**4th St and Constitution Ave NW*Enter and exit from 4th Street.*

**Sculpture Garden**7th St and Constitution Ave NW*Enter and exit from 7th Street, Constitution Avenue, or Madison Drive.*

We are closed on December 25 and January 1.

*The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.*

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