Head-to-Head Institutional Econometric Comparison
National Gallery of Art vs. Smithsonian Air & Space
Comparing Washington, DC against Washington, DC on Value Scores, ticket prices, median dwell depth, crowd congestion, and Form 990 endowments.
Washington, DC • Est. 1937
96.5/100National Gallery of Art
Only Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas & Free Civic Admission
Adult Admission100% Free
Median Dwell3.1 Hours
Net Endowment$1.3B
Annual Visitors3.8M
Washington, DC • Est. 1946
97.4/100Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Wright Brothers Flyer to Apollo Lunar Module — Free Civic Science
Adult Admission100% Free
Median Dwell3 Hours
Net Endowment$3.1B
Annual Visitors4.0M
Direct Side-by-Side Dimension Matrix
| Metric / Dimension | National Gallery of Art | Smithsonian Air & Space |
|---|---|---|
| Bang-for-Buck Value Score | 96.5/100 | 97.4/100 |
| General Adult Admission | Free | Free |
| Median Visitor Dwell Time | 3.1 Hours | 3 Hours |
| IRS Form 990 Net Endowment | $1.3B | $3.1B |
| Onsite Parking Fee | Free | Free |
| Average Meal/Snack Basket | $19/person | $18/person |
| Civic Free Days Policy | Admission is 100% free 363 days a year. No timed passes required for general collection. | Admission is 100% free daily funded by federal appropriations and trust funds. Free timed-entry passes required. |