# National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink: Family Outdoor Skating on the National Mall > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Mar 7 · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, Constitution Ave NW & 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20565 - Ages: All ages welcome; penguin skate aids available for young children ($10 per session); locker rentals available ($1) - Price: Adults (13+) $12; Children (12 & under), Seniors (60+), and Military $10; Skate rental $6; Penguin skate trainer aid $10; Free garden admission for non-skating spectators - Organizer: National Gallery of Art - Official page: https://www.nga.gov/visit/ice-rink.html - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/national-gallery-of-art-sculpture-garden-ice-rink-family-outdoor-skati--listing-53c65c614e8bfda04212cc1c ## About Set directly on the National Mall against the world-class modern art collection of the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, this iconic open-air rink is Washington DC's premier winter family skating tradition. Skaters glide around the central fountain pool surrounded by monumental bronze and steel sculptures by Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Louise Bourgeois, Claes Oldenburg, and Roxy Paine. Families with small children will appreciate penguin skate aids available for rent to help beginners maintain balance on the ice. After taking laps around the rink, warm up inside the cozy glass-walled Pavilion Café with hot cocoa, spiced cider, artisan espresso, fresh soups, and sandwiches. Timed skate sessions run on the hour with advance online booking strongly recommended on weekends. ## Similar picks in Washington, DC - [Canal Park Ice Rink: Track-Style Linear Loop Family Skating at Capitol Riverfront](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/canal-park-ice-rink-track-style-linear-loop-family-skating-at-capitol--listing-edbdd6e70033bdae7d1e619a) — Nov 13 – Feb 28 · 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Canal Park Ice Rink · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 4. 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