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When: The ice rink will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It is located within the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden between 7th and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW. After the National Gallery closes at 5:00 p.m., visitors may enter the ice rink via the entrances at Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive near 9th Street.
Deets: The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink opens November 23, 2026, bringing a seasonal favorite back to the National Mall through March 7, 2027, weather permitting.
The garden’s central fountain becomes a skating rink of more than 9,500 square feet, surrounded by monumental sculptures by artists including Alexander Calder and Louise Bourgeois. Daily skating, group and private lessons by the Washington Elite Skating School, evening hours, and seasonal refreshments at the Pavilion Café offer plenty of options for a winter outing.
Hint for the Average Socialite: Skating sessions begin every hour on the hour and last 45 minutes, allowing a 15-minute break for ice maintenance. Two back-to-back 45-minute sessions cost $15 for adults and children 13 and over. Discounted tickets are available for $12 for adults 60 and over, children 12 and under, military service members, and students with a valid school ID.