Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA

Address:	1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Phone:	+1 202-633-1000
Site:	asia.si.edu
Rating:	4.6
Working:	10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM

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Marc DUPUY

Superbe musée d’art qui a le mérite d’être une œuvre architecturale à lui tout seul ! Les amateurs de culture vont être ravis. Les collections sont impressionnantes, et fournies ! Un vrai bonheur ! Les jeunes, désargentés (je sais, cliché !) sauront aussi apprécier la gratuite du musée !

Faisal Chaudhry

Im normally not at all interested in art museums, but this is the exception. Has wonderful exhibits on art from all around the world, and does a great job of giving the historical/cultural background of all the pieces. Exhibits rotate every few months, so always worth a visit. A bit difficult to find from outside the mall (especially with the Freer currently under construction), but the Smithsonian guides are always so helpful.

Claire Tenscher

Truly a hidden gem! This museum and the nearby African Art museum are mostly underground. The Sackler features a wooden art piece that hangs 4ish stories, I wont describe it further but I suggest going into the museum just to see this sculpture. When we visited there was an exhibit of illuminated bibles and of Afghani handcrafts. Both stick with me more than almost anything I saw during my trip.

Marc Bretzfelder

Beautiful, contemplative museum of Asian Art. Sedate during the week, there are a number of weekend events for children and adults, such as the annual Nowruz (Persian New Year) Celebration and frequent ImaginAsia programming for families. The museum is 90% underground, with a small entry level in the Garden of the Smithsonian Castle.

Brionne Griffin

What a cool gallery! We were here recently for their Asia After Dark party. The building is almost mazelike, as you wind your way through the various collections on multiple levels. I especially loved the room of Japanese woodblock paintings. They are so impressive and whimsical.

Spencer Nilsson

Although the size of the gallery isnt as big as some of the other Smithsonian museums around, this gallery makes up for it in style. It might be worth mentioning that I am a little bit of an Asianophile, but I still think the gallery is worth a visit.

Amir Zonozi

Tons of great Asian art and fun family and or date spot. They have different events and shows through out the year, check ahead of time. Great place for a Sunday. The Gift shop in the bottom also has great coffee table books.

Gaurav Bansal

Beautiful little museum among the many of the Smithsonian. If you enjoy seeing the great diversity of Asian art, this is your place to go. I have been going there for years.

Morgan Cloud

The Art of the Quran exhibit was just dazzling. Always have the time to check out the Sackler, whatever they have on exhibit. It is Seriously world-class

Matthias Menges

Great museum. A lot smaller than small of the other ones, but exhibits rotate, so always something new!

Faraz Hyder

They have a fantastic exhibit on the Art of the Quran that dates back a thousand years!

Evan Haines

Favorite Smithsonian art museum. A tranquil place to spend part of and afternoon.

John Charin

One of the best Smithsonian museums. Exhibits get updated more often than most.

Toby Chen

有許多精美的收藏

Hannah Zerphey

best museum for students of asian art and artifacts. great gift shop too!