National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

Washington, DC · Public skating times & prices

Public skating at National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink: the next 7 days

Currently out of season The rink's page still shows last season's dates (24 November 2025 to 1 March 2026) and hours, so the 2026-27 season is not posted yet. Official schedule update

Address
Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Phone
202-216-9397
Website
nga.gov
Skaters in the distance on the Sculpture Garden rink with the National Gallery's West Building rising behind the boards. — National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Skaters in the distance on the Sculpture Garden rink with the National Gallery's West Building rising behind the boards. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
The Sculpture Garden rink at night, lit white with skaters far across the ice and the museum behind. — National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
The Sculpture Garden rink at night, lit white with skaters far across the ice and the museum behind. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

Last season's fee was $15 for ages 13 and up and $12 for ages 12 and under, 60+, military with ID and students with school ID, covering two back-to-back 45-minute sessions; a season pass was $250. 2026-27 fees are not posted yet.

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Skates & rentals

Last season skate rental was $7 and lockers were free, first come first served.

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Booking & check-in

Last season, tickets for individuals and small groups were sold only at the rink; groups of 20 or more booked by email or phone.

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Rink rules

Last season, skating aids such as penguins or seals were not permitted on the ice.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.