Year
1987
In 1987, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery opened on the National Mall to become Smithsonian’s second museum of Asian art. The museum was built with funds provided by Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, who established the inaugural collection with a gift of one thousand objects. His renowned collection included incomparable examples of Chinese jades and bronzes, among other important works.
Measurements
Gross Exterior: approx. 388,000 sq. ft. Gross Interior: approx. 372,000 sq. ft.
Location
1050 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20560