Portrait Circle | National Portrait Gallery

Thanks to the generous support of our members, each year, free of charge, the National Portrait Gallery is able to: • Take innovative approaches to producing acclaimed exhibitions • Conduct …

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What is the National Portrait Gallery?

The National Portrait Gallery was authorized and founded by Congress in 1962 with the mission to acquire and display portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States. ...

How many portraits of Washington are there in the National Portrait Gallery?

There are a remarkable 100+ other portraits of Washington in the National Portrait Gallery, along with a famous bust by the French artist Jean-Antoine Houdon and a sculpture by Ferdinand Pettrich. 2. Lincoln Portrait and Photograph ...

When did the National Portrait Gallery open?

The NPG opened in 1968, nested within the Smithsonian museums. The museum is housed inside a registered National Historic Landmark. The building is a Greek Revival monument modeled after the Parthenon in Athens. Congress endowed the National Portrait Gallery with the “serious national purpose” of answering the question, “What is an American?” ...

Is National Portrait Gallery a good museum?

National Portrait Gallery is truly one of the outstanding museums in DC. SO much history! Very diverse art forms and just a FEAST for the senses! We have visited with our children many times over the years. ...

Where is the Portrait Gallery in New York City?

Located at 8th and F streets NW, the Portrait Gallery is inside the Donald W. Reynolds Center, which also serves as the space for the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Admission is free, and the museum is open from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. seven days a week. ...

Who are the patrons of the National Portrait Gallery?

Our Patrons have been part of the transformation of the National Portrait Gallery – visiting the site and supporting the new Gallery. As a thank you, you will be amongst the first through our doors upon reopening in 2023. We offer four tiers of Patronage: Bloomsbury Patrons, Reynolds Patrons, Ditchley Patrons and Life Patrons. ...