West Building

The West Building is one of the main sections of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It was designed by architect John Russell Pope and opened in 1941. The building houses the museum’s extensive collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 1800s. Its neoclassical architecture features grand columns and spacious galleries, providing an elegant setting for art exhibitions. The West Building is connected to the East Building, allowing visitors to explore a diverse range of artworks across different periods and styles within a single, accessible space.