Our collections present people of remarkable character and achievement. These Americans—artists, politicians, scientists, inventors, activists, and performers—form our …

Make thousands of new acquaintances! Featuring scientists, statesmen, and film stars, glimpsed through rare nineteenth-century daguerreotypes or year-old digital video, the National Portrait …

Apr 26, 2024 · The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and the Archives of American Art will present “Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Always to Return,” an exhibition focused on the artist’s deep …

Featuring every U.S. president, including Gilbert Stuart’s “Lansdowne” portrait of George Washington, Mathew Brady’s “cracked-plate” portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and likenesses of …

Masks are not required while visiting the National Portrait Gallery or the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Visitors may choose to wear a mask during their visit and are encouraged to do so …

The National Portrait Gallery will display it's newly acquired portrait of civil rights attorney Fred Gray by artist Michael Shane Neal Wednesday, Dec. 18. The portrait will be installed on the …

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tells the multifaceted story of the United States through the individuals who have shaped American culture. Spanning the visual arts, …

The National Portrait Gallery was authorized and founded by Congress in 1962 with the mission to acquire and display portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to the …

Jul 12, 2024 · This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance Edited with text by Hilton Als, Rhea L. Combs. Foreword by Rhea L. Combs. Pub: …

Sep 15, 2024 · Teen Portrait Competition Are you between the ages of 13 to 17? Live in the U.S.? Make art? If you answered “yes” to those questions, you can enter a photographic portrait in …