National Museum of Asian Art
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution
- 30 ft
- Elevation
The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the Smithsonian's national museum of Asian art, are located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. The galleries offer one of the Western world's most refined collections of Asian art and the finest collection of paintings by James McNeill Whistler.
Hours and Admission
Hours are from 10am to 5:30pm every day except Dec. 25, and admission is free.
Accessibilty
Handicap accessible entrance to the Freer Gallery is located on Independence Avenue at 12th Street, SW.
Hours and Admission
Hours are from 10am to 5:30pm every day except Dec. 25, and admission is free.
Accessibilty
Handicap accessible entrance to the Freer Gallery is located on Independence Avenue at 12th Street, SW.
Getting there
The galleries are located on the National Mall, the grassy area between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, steps from the Smithsonian Metro stop. The Sackler Gallery is located at 1050 Independence Avenue, SW. The Freer Gallery of Art is located at Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW. The two museums are connected by an underground exhibition space.
38.88746, -77.02664 · 38°53'14.9"N 77°1'35.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 30 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 35 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Free
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about National Museum of Asian Art
- Can you reserve a site at National Museum of Asian Art?
- No. National Museum of Asian Art is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone 202.633.1000
- Email asiainfo@si.edu
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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