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The Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard

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The Courtyard Café in the Kogod Courtyard offers a variety of sandwiches, panini, soups, salad bar, pastries and ice cream. Specialty coffees and bottled beverages are also available. Open daily 11:30 to 6:30, with a limited menu after 3, and after 4 on weekends.


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


Museum Information

Hours:

  • 11:30 to 7
    Closed December 25

Location:

  • 8th St. at F St., NW
    Washington, DC

Metro:

Green Line Red Line Yellow Line
  • Gallery Place-Chinatown Station

Phone/Website:

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The Courtyard Cafe in the Kogod Courtyard offers a variety of sandwiches, panini, soups, salad bar, pastries and ice cream. Specialty coffees and bottled beverages are also available. Open daily 11:30 to 6:30, with a limited menu after 3, and after 4 on weekends.

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