goSmithsonian.com
Freer Gallery of Art
Wine ewers on view in "Ancient Chinese Jades and Bronzes," courtesy of the Freer Gallery

Hours:

  • 10 to 5:30
    Closed December 25

Location:

  • Jefferson Dr. at 12th St., SW
    Washington, DC

Phone/Website:

Metro:

Blue Line Orange Line
  • Smithsonian Station

 

Share

Font Size Font Email Email
Print Print
  • Comments
    		•
    RSS RSS


    Shop at the Freer Gallery of Art

    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.

    View all Smithsonian stores

    Eat at the Freer Gallery of Art

    Although the Freer and Sackler galleries do not have on-site cafes, many Smithsonian museums do.

    View all Smithsonian cafes

    Freer exterior

    Tips

    Take a Tour
    Walk-in experiences, such as tours and gallery conversations, are offered most days. Ask at the information desk for today's schedule or visit asia.si.edu/events. Group reservations, foreign language tours and sign-language interpreters require four weeks' advance registration, using the online tour request form.

    Be Engaged
    The Freer offers a rich program of free Asia-related films, concerts, dance performances and lectures in the Meyer Auditorium. Pick up a calendar at the information desk

    Bring the Family
    Activity guides are at the information desk. Children's programs and activities, listed in the calendar of events, are offered on weekends during the school year and weekday afternoons.

    Highlights Tours

    (walk-in; meet at info desk)

    • Mon.-Fri., 12:15 PM
    • 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.


    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 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 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 or e-mail asiatours@si.edu)