Family: Ice-Skating

The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden ice-skating rink is open mid-November through mid-March, weather permitting. View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system.

The Pavilion Café serves freshly made wraps, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas and salads. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, wine, and beer are also available.

Event Information

Ice-Skating Rink Hours:
(mid-November through mid-March, weather permitting)
Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 9 pm
Friday - Saturday 10 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Admission:  $7 (two-hour sessions, beginning on the hour)
Seniors (age 50 and over), students (with valid ID), and children (age 12 and under)  $6 
$195 season pass
Skate and Locker Rentals:
Skate rental: $3 (ID required)
Locker rental: $.50 ($5 deposit required)
Phone: 202-289-3360

General Information

National Gallery of Art
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
The Gallery is closed on December 25 and January 1
Admission: Free
Address: National Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitution Avenue, NW
Metro: Judiciary Square (Red line), Archives (Yellow and Green lines), and Smithsonian (Blue and Orange lines). Metro bus stops are located on 4th Street and 7th Street.
Phone: 202-37-4215
TDD: 202-842-6176