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American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

ArtPhotographyClosed · Opens 11amFreeTenleytown-AU (Metro Red Line), then the free AU shuttle from 40th Street

افتُتح American University Museum عام 2005 داخل Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Arts Center عند Ward Circle، وبمساحته البالغة 44,000 قدم مربعة موزعة على ثلاثة طوابق، يُعد أضخم صرح جامعي لعرض الفنون في المنطقة بأسرها. ينظم المتحف قرابة 24 معرضاً سنوياً تُقدَّم في دورات موسمية، مع تركيز لافت على الفن المعاصر من واشنطن ومختلف أنحاء العالم. تشمل المقتنيات الدائمة Watkins Memorial Collection التي تضم أكثر من 6,000 عمل، وRothfeld Collection of Contemporary Israeli Art، إلى جانب Corcoran Legacy Collection التي تتجاوز 9,000 عمل نُقلت من Corcoran Gallery of Art عام 2018، وتغطي حقباً تمتد من Titian وDuerer حتى Ansel Adams وAndy Warhol وحركة Washington Color School. كما تخصص Alper Initiative for Washington Art مساحة مستقلة للبحث والعرض معنية بتوثيق التاريخ الفني للمدينة.

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Getting there

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Nearest station: Tenleytown-AU (Metro Red Line), then the free AU shuttle from 40th Street, Metrobus M4 to Nebraska Avenue & Ward Circle

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Hours

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:00–16:00
Thu11:00–16:00
Fri11:00–16:00
SatToday11:00–16:00
Sun11:00–16:00

Admission

Free

Admission is free; the museum lists no ticket price. Garage parking at the Katzen Arts Center is $2.00 per hour.

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Is American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center free to visit?
Yes, general admission to American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is free. Admission is free; the museum lists no ticket price. Garage parking at the Katzen Arts Center is $2.00 per hour.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is open Wednesday–Sunday 11:00–16:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed 26–27 November 2026 for Thanksgiving. The museum also shuts between exhibition seasons to install new shows — the autumn 2026 season runs 5 September to 6 December 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016, in the Ward Circle, Northwest DC area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Tenleytown-AU (Metro Red Line), then the free AU shuttle from 40th Street, Metrobus M4 to Nebraska Avenue & Ward Circle.
What can I see at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
ثلاثة طوابق مخصصة للمعارض المعاصرة وتضم 9,000 عمل من Corcoran Legacy داخل Katzen Arts Center التابع لـ AU – أكبر فضاء فني جامعي في DC. Current highlights include Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool, ما وراء الكلمات: الفن المقدس لـ Ayesha Kamal (Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal), المراقب: تصوير الشارع بعدسة Norman S. Carr ‏(Observer: The Street Photographs of Norman S. Carr).
Do I need to book American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in advance?
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free; the museum lists no ticket price. Garage parking at the Katzen Arts Center is $2.00 per hour.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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