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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

Das American University Museum wurde 2005 im Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Arts Center am Ward Circle eröffnet und ist mit rund 4.000 Quadratmetern Ausstellungsfläche auf drei Ebenen die größte Universitätsgalerie der Region. In saisonalen Zyklen zeigt das Haus jährlich etwa 24 Ausstellungen, mit einem klaren Schwerpunkt auf zeitgenössischer Kunst aus Washington und aller Welt. Zu den ständigen Beständen gehören die Watkins Memorial Collection mit über 6.000 Objekten, die Rothfeld Collection of Contemporary Israeli Art sowie die Corcoran Legacy Collection – mehr als 9.000 Werke, die 2018 aus der Corcoran Gallery of Art übernommen wurden und von Tizian und Dürer über Ansel Adams und Andy Warhol bis hin zur Washington Color School reichen. Die Alper Initiative for Washington Art bietet zudem einen eigens eingerichteten Forschungs- und Ausstellungsbereich für die Kunstgeschichte der Stadt.

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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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Visitor Information

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?
Drei Etagen mit zeitgenössischen Ausstellungen und 9.000 Werken der Corcoran Legacy im Katzen Arts Center der AU – die größte Universitätsgalerie in DC. Current highlights include Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool, Jenseits von Worten: Die sakrale Kunst von Ayesha Kamal (Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal), Observer: Die Straßenfotografien von 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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