Freer Gallery of Art
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Washington
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended stay 1-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:30; closed December 25
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free admission, no ticket required
- Coordinates
- 38.8880, -77.0280
Introduction
The Freer Gallery of Art was endowed by Detroit industrialist Charles Freer in 1906 and opened in 1923 as the Smithsonian's first fine art museum, renowned for Asian art and nineteenth-century American painting. Its holdings exceed 26,000 objects, including Chinese bronzes, Song and Yuan ceramics, Japanese ukiyo-e, Indian sculpture, and Islamic manuscripts. Whistler's Peacock Room, with its gilded decoration, is the most celebrated space. Designed by American neoclassical architect Charles Platt, the semi-subterranean courtyard introduces daylight into galleries of quiet, restrained atmosphere. Connected underground to the adjacent Sackler Gallery, together they form the Smithsonian's core for Asian art research.
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🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free admission, no ticket required
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Freer Gallery of Art?
Daily 10:00-17:30; closed December 25
How much is the admission for Freer Gallery of Art?
Adult: Free; Free admission, no ticket required
Any practical tips for visiting Freer Gallery of Art?
The Peacock Room is the highlight; visit first Combine with adjacent Sackler and Asian art galleries
How long should I spend at Freer Gallery of Art?
A typical visit takes Recommended stay 1-3 hours.
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