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About the Building
Praised by Walt Whitman as the “noblest of Washington buildings,” the museums’ home is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Begun in 1836 and completed in 1868, it was the home of the U.S. Patent Office and the site of Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural ball in March 1865. The two museums have resided here since 1968.
What is the Reynolds Center?
Since 2005, the two museums have been collectively known as the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, in recognition of a generous gift from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
Dining Guide
The Courtyard Cafe on the first floor in the Kogod Courtyard offers sandwiches, panini, soups, a salad bar, pastries, ice cream, specialty coffees and bottled beverages. Open daily 11:30 to 6:30, with a limited menu after 3 on weekdays and after 4 on weekends. Visit si.edu/group_tours, to receive discounts for groups of 20 or more.
The Stores
Two stores, located at the G Street entrance, offer gifts inspired by the collections at the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Highlights Tours
(walk-in; meet at F St. info desk)
(All walk-in tours subject to docent availability)
• Mon.-Fri., 11:45 AM and generally at 2:15 PM
Except
• Mon., Aug. 11, no 11:45 PM tour
-- 2:15 PM tour offered on the following dates:
- Fri., Aug. 1
- Wed., Aug. 6
- Fri., Aug. 15
- Fri., Aug. 22
• Sat. and Sun., 11:45 AM and generally at 3:15 PM
-- No 3:15 PM tours offered in August
Note: See also Chron. calendar for "Portraits Alive!" tours.
Special Tours: Docent's Choice
(walk-in; meet at F St. info desk)
Docents may choose to offer a Highlights, America's Presidents, or a Special Exhibition tour.
(All walk-in tours subject to docent availability)
• Most Mon.-Fri., 1 PM
• Most Sat. and Sun., 1:30 PM
Except
- Mon., Aug. 11, no tour
- Fri., Aug. 22, no tour
Note: Generally, on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, the 1:30 PM tour is offered in Spanish (if no Spanish speakers attend, tour is offered in English).
Group and Thematic Tours: School
(by appointment; 1-month notice required)
June-September:
• On hiatus
October-May:
• Call Mon.-Fri., 8 AM-4 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8503 (voice/answering machine)
OR
• E-Mail: NPGEducation@si.edu
Group and Thematic Tours: Non-School
(by appointment; 2-month notice required)
• Call Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8519 (voice/answering machine)
• E-mail: NPGAdultTours@si.edu
Tours for Visitors with Hearing or Visual Impairments
(by appointment, 1-month notice required)
• Call Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8500 (voice/answering machine)
• E-mail:
- School Groups: NPGEducation@si.edu
- Non-School Groups and Individuals: NPGAdultTours@si.edu
Lunder Conservation Center Activity: Conservation Clinic
(by appointment only; call 202-633-8378 or email DWRCLunder@si.edu and specify "CLINIC" in the subject line)
Do you have questions about the condition of a painting, frame, drawing, print, or sculpture that you own? Museum conservators are available to consult with you about the preservation of your art.
• 1st Wednesday of every month, 9-11 AM
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