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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Tips

Free tours begin at 12:15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and at 1:15 Saturday and Sunday, except holidays; subject to docent availability; meet at the information desk. Reservations are required for groups of ten or more, foreign language tours and sign-language interpreters; call 202-633-1012 or e-mail asiatours@si.edu.

For families with children, visit the "ImaginAsia" hands-on activities classroom located on Level 2; call 202-633- 1000 for a schedule of events.


Foreign-Language Tours: Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean

(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


Group Tours

(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)


Tours for Visitors with Hearing or Visual Impairments

(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)


Special Exhibition Tours: MURAQQA' and Yellow Mountain

(walk-in; meet at info desk)

From time to time the museum offers tours of the following special exhibitions; inquire at the information desk for schedule.

MURAQQA': Imperial Mughal Albums (exhibition on view through Aug. 3, 2008)

Yellow Mountain: China's Ever-Changing Landscape (exhibition on view through Aug. 24, 2008)


Highlights Tours: October

(walk-in; meet at info desk)

Through Fri., Oct. 24, 2008:
• Every Mon.-Fri., 12:15 PM
• Every Sat and Sun., 1:15 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.


Museum Information

Hours:

  • 10 to 5:30
    Closed December 25

Location:

  • 1050 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC

Metro:

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  • Smithsonian Station

Phone/Website:

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