Back to museums

National Museum of Women in the Arts

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

Wallace eta Wilhelmina Cole Holladay senar-emazteek sortua eta 1987an irekia, NMWA izan zen artearen bidez emakumeak aldarrikatzera soilik bideratutako munduko lehen museoa. Bildumak XVI. mendetik gaur egunera arteko lanak biltzen ditu, besteak beste Lavinia Fontana, Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo eta Jaune Quick-to-See Smith artistenak, bai eta artisten 1.000 liburu baino gehiago ere. Museoa Waddy B. Wood arkitektoak neopizkundar estiloan diseinatutako tenplu masoniko ohian dago; lau hamarkadatan zinema-areto gisa funtzionatu zuen, arterako berreskuratu aurretik. 67,5 milioi dolarreko eraberritze bati esker, erakusketa-espazioa zabaldu eta ikaskuntza-zentro berri bat sortu zuten, eraikina 2023ko urrian berriz ateak irekiz.

What's On

Now
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

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

Show on map

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

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?
Emakume artistei soilik eskainitako munduko lehen museoa, New York Avenue ondoko 1908ko tenplu masoniko dotore batean kokatua. Current highlights include Mendebalderako bidea: XX. mendeko quilt afroamerikarrak Californian (Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California), Remix: Bilduma (Remix: The Collection), Gwen John: Edertasun bitxiak (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.

ajay_suresh via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)