American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

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Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool

A major solo show filling the museum's second and third floors with the Korean artist's paintings, sculpture and multimedia, centred on his Taxidermy series on mortality.

Now showing5 Sept – 6 DecFree

Observer: The Street Photographs of Norman S. Carr

Presented by the Alper Initiative for Washington Art: black-and-white street photographs Carr made after a forty-year legal career, building layered compositions out of reflections in DC and abroad.

Now showing5 Sept – 6 DecFree

Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal

Large-scale mixed-media paintings by the contemporary Islamic calligrapher, turning Qur'anic verses and divine names into layered surfaces of metallic leaf, texture and intricate script.

Now showing5 Sept – 6 DecFree

Double Feature: Two Graphic Narratives by Mary Garrard

A Project Space show of two digital graphic narratives by AU's professor emerita of art history, played out on monitors: a travelling Miami palm tree, and the Odyssey retold around its women.

Now showing5 Sept – 6 DecFree

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 and Metrobus M4 to Nebraska Avenue & Ward Circle.

What can I see at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?

Three floors of contemporary shows and 9,000 Corcoran Legacy works in AU's Katzen Arts Center — DC's largest university art space. Current highlights include Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool, Observer: The Street Photographs of Norman S. Carr and Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal.

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.