The Freer Gallery of Art is the west building of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Its position at Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW places it among the capital’s major museums, but its atmosphere is quieter and more focused than the Mall’s busiest institutions. The Freer and the neighboring Arthur M. Sackler Gallery are connected underground and operate as one museum, although each building has its own entrance and character.
For travelers, the main practical point is that entry is free. The museum’s current visitor information lists daily hours from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a closure on December 25; Smithsonian hours can change for special circumstances, so confirm the live schedule before setting out. No ticket is generally required for an ordinary visit. The museum’s map identifies the Freer entrance at Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW, with an accessible entrance from Independence Avenue at the same intersection.
