Admission is always free. The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching and interpreting art …See more
Someone snuck in a little fun for those who are able to spot it. In many ways, this museum is like any other art museum: illustrations and sculpture and other art forms displayed with little plaques … Full review by JamesFortySeven
Jan 27, 2024
An outstanding exhibition of Shang dynasty excavations (Anyang!), artwork (ritual vessels, jade) and history. Also superb work collected by Freer himself from Tang, Zhou dynasties; early (100 BV Yeme… Full review by Kai C
Jan 23, 2024
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art is a quiet and introspective museum. Beautiful art work and sculptures - very nice visit that was calming, not noisey or overwhelming. Upon entrance, the inf… Full review by justvisitingheretoo
how much time would it take to see everything? 2 hours?
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You can walk through the museum in two hours but you’ll want to come back. If you can allot about 4 hours you’ll be glad you did (NOT including any stops at the gift shop).
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