National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC

The six-acre National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, opened in 1999. Amid the beautifully landscaped informal garden, 17 major sculptures are on display by internationally renowned artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Mark di Suvero, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, and Tony Smith. During the summer on Friday evenings, jazz musicians entertain visitors by the reflecting pool at Jazz in the Garden. In the winter, visitors can ice-skate in this wonderful setting. Refreshments are available year-round at the Pavilion Café.

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Sculpture Garden Location

National Gallery of Art
7th St. and Constitution Ave., NW.
Washington, DC
(202) 737-4215

There are six public entrances to the Sculpture Garden. You can access the garden from Constitution Avenue at 9th Street, NW, from 7th Street, NW,(directly across from the Gallery's West Building entrance) or from the National Mall between 7th and 9th Streets NW. See a map of the National Mall.

Sculpture Garden Hours

The Sculpture Garden is open during regular Gallery hours, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sculpture Garden hours are extended until 9 p.m. on Jazz in the Garden evenings. The Gallery is closed on December 25 and January 1.

Pavilion Cafe

The cafe is open year-round and offers a panoramic view of the Sculpture Garden. The menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.

Pavilion Café Hours

Monday–Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (Through October 3)
Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.