Museum Information
Hours:
- 10 to 5:30
Closed December 25
Location:
- 1050 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
Metro:
-
Smithsonian Station
Phone/Website:
- http://www.asia.si.edu/
- (202) 633-1000 (voice/tape)
(202) 633-5285 (TTY) - info@si.edu
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.
(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)
(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)
(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.
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.
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