# National Portrait Gallery

Activity in Washington DC.

Eighth and G Streets NW, Washington, DC, USA

Portraits and a courtyard, plus Explore, a hands-on space for 18 months to 8, so the youngest have their own room.

## Kid essentials

- Free to enter: yes. Confirmed by Play Day, October 2026.

## Featured in

- americanart.si.edu, 2026: [americanart.si.edu](https://americanart.si.edu/visit)
- Mommy Poppins, 2026: [Mommy Poppins](https://mommypoppins.com/index%2ephp/washington-dc-kids/museums/these-dc-museums-are-free-everyday-seriously)
- npg.si.edu, 2026: [npg.si.edu](https://npg.si.edu/hours/national-portrait-gallery)
- npg.si.edu, 2026: [npg.si.edu](https://npg.si.edu/visiting-the-museum)
- Smithsonian Institution, 2026: [Smithsonian Institution](https://www.si.edu/museums/portrait-gallery)

## Visiting

- Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-19:00
- Website: https://www.si.edu/museums/portrait-gallery

## About this record

A place is listed on Play Day when something positive is known about it for kids.

Every fact above carries the source that supplied it.

National Portrait Gallery is listed for: free to enter.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/national-portrait-gallery-washington-dc