National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden

Makes a nice little detour for cutting across the National Mall . Nice anytime of year, but Friday evenings in the summer you'll find Jazz in the Garden ! Grab some sangria and a patch of grass!

Nothing better than hanging out here on a nice summer Friday night and listening to jazz with a pitcher of sangria . Arrive early and bring a blanket to get a good spot, it fills up fast

Take a break from touring & sit on the smooth granite chairs near the Constitution Ave & 7th entrance. They're the only sculptures you can touch. Live music here @ 5pm every Friday during the summer.

Friday’s at 5:00 Pm you can sit down, have a couple of beers and sangrias , and listen to live music . Get there early cause the spaces run out fast!

The place was nice with a few sculptures that were really nice to take a photo and to understand what the author wanted to say

Fantastic free museum with great special rotating collaborations. Go soon to see special JFK and Americans at War exhibitions before they are gone

Jazz in the Garden is one of the now not so secret treasures of DC summertime. Be sure and get there early, secure a spot and saddle up to the sangria stand.

Such a great place to relax and enjoy beautiful weather! Need to rest your feet on a walk if the mall ? There is no better place!

In the summer months every Friday evening there's the Jazz in the Garden concert series, featuring some of DC's top musical talents such as John Lee & The Young Lions. And its free! BYOB like Wolftrap

After the museums , come here to unwind and rest by the massive fountain , where you can dip your legs in to cool off!

Jazz in the Park on Fridays during the summer is a must. Get there early, and make sure to pack a blanket and snacks !

Cool garden with sculptures all around. Really nice place to sit down and rest from all the walking.

Friday nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day the garden hosts free jazz concerts starting at 5pm. If you can get there a little early, try for a spot on the fountain and dangle your feet. Read more

Come in the winter for ice-skating, and in summer to cool off by the fountain . The cafe here is pretty good too.

One of My favourite museum in DC ???? ????

The garden displays 17 major works from the National Gallery 's collection of 20th century sculpture amid a landscaped park of trees , flowerbeds, and winding paths-- Green Guide Editor

Park is a great stop on a hot summer day.

This is a nice area with plenty of shade. If you feel like cooling off from the summer heat, join the rest at the fountain , soaking.

A pleasant surprise to see a sculpture garden , it was small but enjoyed the different pieces on display.

Great place for ice skating Nov-March - tho lines can get long on wkend afternoons, the wait is worth it for a 2-hr skate , and they do rent ice skates and lockers for your shoes . Read more

some really iconic pieces. great resting spot between museum visits.

Need more activities? The wknd section in the Fri edition of the Washington Post lists entertainment & special events for children. -- Green Guide Editor

Bring a blanket on a friday night and grab some sangria ! V packed

Part of DC's really unique and vibrant public art offerings.

Jazz in the Sculpture Gardens every Friday in the summer, bring a picnic and a bottle of champagne for a perfect evening.

This is a great place for a quiet lunch , especially if you work nearby. The fountain is nice, but there are plenty of benches .

Jazz and sangria periodically during the summer - a great way to cool off and mellow out!

Great spot for fresh air after being inside museums for a long time.

Fantastic sculptures by some seriously well known artists

Great place to relax , being surrounded by wonderful sculptures ...

So many incredible pieces here it's a great place to stroll through

Check out the Lichtenstein! Also be sure to relax by the fountain .

This place is great! Casual but romantic all at the same time, not to mention they have THE best hot chocolate in their cafe ! :)

The hot chocolate during ice skating season is great!

Charming garden . Sit by the fountain or enjoy some food or drinks in the gardens ' cafe

Nice to walk through on nice day.

Perfect spot for a stroll on a pretty day.

Rest your feet and take a seat on the smooth granite chairs by the constitution ave and 7th street entrance, the only sculptures in the park you are allowed to touch

Check out Jazz in the Garden Fridays during the summer!

Very calm space in the middle of a bustling city

Loving and hating this modern respite of traditional old Washington. I tend to prefer the traditional stone structures and thing.

This is my favorite atrium of all the museums in Washington.

Kick off your shoes and cool your feet in the fountain . Tons of shaded seating.

Fun to visit on a nice day.

The sangría worth it... The best summer

Free Jazz in the summer. Go early to get a spot by the fountain .

Liked the landscapes indeed By The Way.

Best place for resting after a long walk around the National Mall ..

Jazz in the Garden is where you need to be after work on Friday.

Take a stroll through this park and give your feet a rest. Interesting sculptures to gaze at.