
Address and Hours

Admission is Always Free
SAAM is located at the heart of a vibrant downtown cultural district and presents American art from the eighteenth century to the present. The museum is open daily except December 25.
Getting Here
Two museums in one historic location. Sharing its space with the National Portrait Gallery, SAAM is a twenty-five minute walk from the Renwick Gallery, which is near the White House. SAAM is a fifteen minute walk from the Smithsonian Castle on 9th Street NW, directly north of the National Mall.
Public Transit
Access ramps are located on both sides of the 8th and G Streets NW entrance. The museum is above the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metrorail station, which is served by the Green, Yellow, and Red Metro lines.
Parking
There is limited on-street parking at meters; several paid parking garages are available in the neighborhood.
Common FAQs
Frequently asked and answered questions about visiting the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
The Smithsonian American Art museums welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its collections and galleries accessible to everyone. We offer a range of programs for both adults and children with disabilities.
Audio Guides
Experience the Museum Your Way
Smartify's free personalized tours are tailored to your interests and the time you have available. Simply answer a couple of quick questions and we'll hand pick a collection of unmissable objects and captivating stories just for you.

Highlights
The innovative Luce Foundation Center for American Art allows visitors to browse thousands of artworks from SAAM's collection.
The glass-enclosed Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard is one of the most magnificent gathering spaces in Washington, DC.
The Lunder Conservation Center with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls allows visitors to see into the laboratories where conservators preserve artworks.
Current Exhibitions at SAAM
Shopping and Dining
The light-filled Courtyard Café offers a selection of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Support SAAM
Ensure that American art is available to all with a gift to fund research, exhibitions, and programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery.
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