Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed December 25
Admission is free
About
The Smithsonian Institution has two museums of Asian art: the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The Sackler Gallery features both permanent and temporary exhibitions from ancient times to the present. The museum is home to an incomparable collection of art, including some of the most important ancient Chinese jades and bronzes in the world. In addition to the exhibitions on display, the galleries feature innovative programming for visitors of all ages, such as lectures, concerts, films, and podcasts that enhance and extend the visit.
Highlights
South Asian sculpture, Chinese jades and bronzes, modern Japanese ceramics, Perspectives series of contemporary art.
Getting Here
We encourage the use of public transportation.
Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall or Independence Ave. exit)
There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Limited 3-hour metered parking and commercial lots are available—see parking map. Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
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To Dye For: Ikats from Central Asia
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The Prince and the Shah: Royal Portraits from Qajar Iran
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Power in Southeast Asia
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Xu Bing: Monkeys Grasp for the Moon
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Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran
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Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia
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Resound: Bells of Ancient China
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Subodh Gupta
