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Renwick Gallery

ArchitectureDesignArtClosed todayFreeFarragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver lines)

La Renwick Gallery és la seu del Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicada a l'artesania contemporània i les arts decoratives, situada a Lafayette Square, a una illa de la White House. James Renwick Jr. la va projectar el 1859 per al banquer William Wilson Corcoran en l'estil Segon Imperi que havia admirat al Louvre, convertint-la en el primer edifici dels Estats Units bastit expressament com a museu d'art; la inscripció «Dedicated to Art» encara es pot llegir sobre la porta, i el senador Charles Sumner la va batejar com «the American Louvre». Salvat de l'enderroc gràcies a una campanya liderada per Jacqueline Kennedy el 1962 i reobert com a galeria d'artesania de la Smithsonian el 1972, l'espai exposa peces tèxtils, ceràmica, vidre, metall i fusta de creadors nord-americans al llarg de dues plantes, amb el Grand Salon com a sala principal. L'entrada és gratuïta. Avís: l'edifici romandrà tancat temporalment al públic fins al 13 de novembre de 2026 amb motiu del muntatge de l'exposició Treball manual: artesania contemporània a la Renwick Gallery (Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery).

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Getting there

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW), Washington, DC 20006

Nearest station: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver lines), Farragut North (Red line)

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Hours

Closed until 12 November

Closed to prepare for Handwork; reopens 13 November 2026

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Free admission, no tickets required.

Accessibility

Barrier-free ramp access at the 17th Street entrance; all areas of the building are served by elevators and accessible restrooms are located throughout. Strollers should also use the 17th Street ramp.

Nearby

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Design10 min walk

National Museum of African American History and Culture

ArtFree13 min walk

National Museum of American History

HistoryFree14 min walk

Smithsonian American Art Museum

ArtFree16 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Renwick Gallery free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Renwick Gallery is free. Free admission, no tickets required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Renwick Gallery?
Renwick Gallery is open Daily 10:00–17:30. Closed 25 December. Temporarily closed to the public until 13 November 2026 while the galleries are reinstalled for the exhibition Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Renwick Gallery?
Renwick Gallery is located at 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW), Washington, DC 20006, in the Lafayette Square area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver lines), Farragut North (Red line).
What can I see at Renwick Gallery?
La galeria d'artesania de la Smithsonian a «l'American Louvre», el primer edifici dels Estats Units concebut expressament com a museu d'art, a prop de la White House. Current highlights include The Grand Salon, Treball manual: artesania contemporània a la Renwick Gallery (Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery).
Do I need to book Renwick Gallery in advance?
Renwick Gallery is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission, no tickets required.. 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 Renwick Gallery?
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.
Is Renwick Gallery accessible?
Barrier-free ramp access at the 17th Street entrance; all areas of the building are served by elevators and accessible restrooms are located throughout. Strollers should also use the 17th Street ramp.

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