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Touchstone Gallery, Washington D.C.

#564 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Touchstone Gallery
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Touchstone Gallery (address: 901 New York Ave NW) is a place located in Washington D.C. (District of Columbia federal district) and belongs to the category of museum, art gallery, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 59 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°54'8"N latitude and 77°1'30"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Touchstone Gallery is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Gallery Place (metro, 8 min walk), Washington Deluxe Bus (bus, 26 min walk), Washington Union Station (train, 27 min walk), Union Station (tram, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: 901 New York Avenue (modernist architecture, 1 min walk), Mount Vernon Square (neighbourhood, 2 min walk), United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners-Local 132 building (colonial revival architecture, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 38°54'8"N, 77°1'30"W
Address

901 New York Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. 20001 United States

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+1 202-347-2787
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesday11 am - 6 pm
  4. Thursday11 am - 6 pm
  5. Friday11 am - 6 pm
  6. Saturday12 pm - 5 pm
  7. Sunday12 pm - 5 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
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Touchstone Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Friendship Archway, Ford's Theatre, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Capital One Arena.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Touchstone Gallery open?

Touchstone Gallery is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 11 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Touchstone Gallery?

Nearby attractions include 901 New York Avenue, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Mount Vernon Square, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners-Local 132 building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Carnegie Library of Washington D.C., Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Touchstone Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Touchstone Gallery:

Metro
  • Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (8 min walk)
  • Mount Vernon Square • Lines: Gr, Yl (8 min walk)

Bus
  • Washington Deluxe Bus (26 min walk)
  • Peter Pan Bus (26 min walk)

Train
  • Washington Union Station (27 min walk)
  • Russell (30 min walk)

Tram
  • Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (29 min walk)

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