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National Museum of Women in the Arts

DesignArtPhotographyClosed · Opens 10amFrom $16Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) - 4 min walk

Das von Wallace und Wilhelmina Cole Holladay gegründete und 1987 eröffnete NMWA war das erste Museum weltweit, das sich ganz dem Schaffen von Künstlerinnen verschrieb. Seine Sammlung reicht vom 16. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart und umfasst Arbeiten von Lavinia Fontana, Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo und Jaune Quick-to-See Smith sowie mehr als 1.000 Künstlerbücher. Das Museum befindet sich in einer von Waddy B. Wood im Stil der Neorenaissance entworfenen ehemaligen Freimaurerloge, die vier Jahrzehnte lang als Kino diente, ehe sie für die Kunst gerettet wurde. Nach einer 67,5 Millionen Dollar teuren Generalsanierung, bei der neue Ausstellungsflächen und ein Bildungszentrum entstanden, wurde das Haus im Oktober 2023 wiedereröffnet.

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Getting there

1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States

Nearest station: Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) - 4 min walk, McPherson Square (Blue, Orange, Silver), Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow) - 10 min walk

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $16

Seniors 65+, students over 21 and DC residents $13. Free for visitors aged 21 and under, members, visitors with disabilities plus an attendant, and SNAP/EBT cardholders. Free admission for all on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of every month.

Nearby

Smithsonian American Art Museum

ArtFree7 min walk

National Portrait Gallery

ArtFree7 min walk

Renwick Gallery

ArchitectureFree10 min walk

National Archives Museum

ArchitectureFree12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does National Museum of Women in the Arts cost?
Standard adult admission to National Museum of Women in the Arts is $16. Seniors 65+, students over 21 and DC residents $13. Free for visitors aged 21 and under, members, visitors with disabilities plus an attendant, and SNAP/EBT cardholders. Free admission for all on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of every month.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of Women in the Arts?
National Museum of Women in the Arts is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm); closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026), Christmas Day (25 Dec 2026) and New Year's Day (1 Jan 2027).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of Women in the Arts?
National Museum of Women in the Arts is located at 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States, in the Downtown area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) - 4 min walk, McPherson Square (Blue, Orange, Silver), Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow) - 10 min walk.
What can I see at National Museum of Women in the Arts?
Das weltweit erste Museum, das ausschließlich Künstlerinnen gewidmet ist – untergebracht in einem prachtvollen ehemaligen Freimaurertempel von 1908 nahe der New York Avenue. Current highlights include Auf dem Weg nach Westen: Afroamerikanische Quilts des 20. Jahrhunderts in Kalifornien (Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California), Remix: Die Sammlung (Remix: The Collection), Gwen John: Seltsame Schönheiten (Gwen John: Strange Beauties).
Do I need to book National Museum of Women in the Arts in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of Women in the Arts?
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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