Housed in a Zen-like underground building, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery's collection of Asian art ranges from the ancient to the contemporary. Opened in 1987, with a major gift of nearly 1,000 artworks from art collector Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987), the Sackler Gallery and the adjacent Freer Gallery of Art, form the national museums of Asian art for the United States.
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A schedule of exhibition tours, lectures, film presentations, music, dance and drama performances is available at www.asia.si.edu.
Free daily tours meet at the information desk at 12:15 p.m., except on Wednesdays and public holidays, subject to docent availability. Groups of ten or more must make a reservation by calling (202) 633-1012 or by e-mailing asiatours@si.edu. Foreign language tours and sign-language interpreters are also available with advance notice.
For families with children, checkout our "ImaginAsia" hands-on activities classroom located on Level 2; call 202-633-1000 for a schedule of events.
(walk-in; meet at info desk)
Exhibition on view Nov. 10, 2007-April 13, 2008:
Tours offered Nov. 24, 2007-April 13, 2008:
• Daily, 12:15 PM
Except
• Wednesdays and federal holidays, no tour
Notes:
• Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries.
• From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk.
(by appointment only; 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-1012 (voice) or e-mail asiatours@si.edu)
• Chinese, French, Japanese, and Korean
(by appointment only; 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-1012 (voice), e-mail asiatours@si.edu, or visit the Web at www.asia.si.edu/education/tourrequestform.htm)
(tactile tours and sign-language interpreters are available by appointment only; 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-1012 (voice) or e-mail asiatours@si.edu)
Explore the sounds of traditional and contemporary Asian music. You'll also find prints and jewelry from around the world as well as educational materials and items for kids.
Although the Freer and Sackler galleries do not have on-site cafés, many Smithsonian museums do.
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