Housed in a National Historic Landmark building which it shares with the American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery displays the connection between American history, biography and art, covering more than 225 years of history.
The collection is presented in a series of thematic galleries, including "America's Presidents," “America Origins, 1600-1900,” and “20th Century Americans,” and "The Struggle For Justice."
"Champions" and "Bravo!" showcase sports figures, and composers and performers from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.
”Jo Davidson: Biographer in Bronze” is a collection of 14 portraits in bronze and terra-cotta made by American sculptor Jo Davidson between 1908 and 1946.
Please check the museum website for updated exhibition information. Scheduling may have been modified as a result of the temporary museum closure.
Exhibitions & Dates
Storied Women of the Civil War Era
May 24 2019 - May 8 2022
Portrays numerous women of national prominence
The Outwin 2019: American Portraiture Today
Oct 26 2019 - Aug 30 2020
Portraiture as a powerful affirmation of the human experience
“Warranted to Give Satisfaction”: Daguerreotypes by Jeremiah Gurney
Jun 12 2020 - Jun 6 2021
A selection of daguerreotype portraits by Jeremiah Gurney
Her Story: A Century of Women Writers
Jul 10 2020 - Jan 10 2021
Portraits of 24 noted women writers from the last one hundred years
One Life: Will Rogers
Jul 26 2020 - May 16 2021
An array of media represent his enduring legacy as a talent of Native American heritage