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National Museum of Women in the Arts

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

Fondato da Wallace e Wilhelmina Cole Holladay e aperto al pubblico nel 1987, il NMWA è stato il primo museo al mondo dedicato interamente alla valorizzazione delle donne attraverso le arti. La sua collezione spazia dal XVI secolo ai giorni nostri, con opere di Lavinia Fontana, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo e Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, oltre a più di 1.000 libri d'artista. Il museo ha sede in un ex tempio massonico neorinascimentale progettato da Waddy B. Wood, che ha funzionato come cinema per quarant'anni prima di essere riconvertito all'arte. Un imponente restauro da 67,5 milioni di dollari ha ampliato gli spazi espositivi e aggiunto un centro didattico, restituendo l'edificio alla città nell'ottobre del 2023.

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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?
Il primo museo al mondo dedicato esclusivamente alle donne artiste, ospitato in un maestoso tempio massonico del 1908 nei pressi di New York Avenue. Current highlights include Verso Ovest: Trapunte afroamericane del Novecento in California (Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California), Remix: The Collection, 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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