The ice rink at the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art is returning for the winter 2025-2026 season.
WASHINGTON — The Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is gliding back to the National Gallery of Art this winter.
The rink will open Nov. 24. Depending on the weather, it is expected to run through March 1, 2026.
The rink will operate seven days a week; hours on Sunday through Thursday will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, it will open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The rink is located in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden between 7th and 9th streets along Constitution Ave.
Skating sessions begin on the hour and last 45 minutes. $15 will get visitors over the age of 13 two 45-minute sessions. For those who need to rent skates, they’re available for an additional $7. But the lockers are free, on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you’re anything like this author and don’t have the skills needed to qualify for the upcoming winter Olympics, skating lessons are also offered. The facility offers six different classes for ages starting as young as 3 years old.
Group lessons and packages are sold for schools and special events. Don’t want to be the laughing stock of your peers? Private lessons are also an option.
Whether you’re a pro looking to sharpen your skills or just looking for a fun, affordable winter activity, gliding through history is a great way to spend 90 minutes.
For information on classes, tickets, and more, click here.
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