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Renwick Gallery

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La Renwick è la sede del Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicata all'artigianato contemporaneo e alle arti decorative, affacciata su Lafayette Square a un isolato dalla White House. Progettata nel 1859 da James Renwick Jr. per il banchiere William Wilson Corcoran nello stile Secondo Impero ammirato al Louvre, fu il primo edificio negli Stati Uniti costruito espressamente per ospitare un museo d'arte; la scritta «Dedicated to Art» è ancora scolpita sopra il portale e il senatore Charles Sumner la ribattezzò «the American Louvre». Salvata dalla demolizione nel 1962 grazie a una campagna guidata da Jacqueline Kennedy e riaperta nel 1972 come galleria di artigianato artistico dello Smithsonian, espone su due piani opere in fibre tessili, ceramica, vetro, metallo e legno realizzate da maestri artigiani americani, con il Grand Salon come cuore espositivo. L'ingresso è gratuito. Nota: l'edificio è temporaneamente chiuso al pubblico fino al 13 novembre 2026 per i lavori di riallestimento in vista della mostra Lavoro manuale: Artigianato contemporaneo alla Renwick Gallery (Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery).

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Getting there

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW), Washington, DC 20006

Nearest station: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver lines), Farragut North (Red line)

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Hours

Closed until 12 November

Closed to prepare for Handwork; reopens 13 November 2026

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Free admission, no tickets required.

Accessibility

Barrier-free ramp access at the 17th Street entrance; all areas of the building are served by elevators and accessible restrooms are located throughout. Strollers should also use the 17th Street ramp.

Nearby

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Design10 min walk

National Museum of African American History and Culture

ArtFree13 min walk

National Museum of American History

HistoryFree14 min walk

Smithsonian American Art Museum

ArtFree16 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Renwick Gallery free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Renwick Gallery is free. Free admission, no tickets required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Renwick Gallery?
Renwick Gallery is open Daily 10:00–17:30. Closed 25 December. Temporarily closed to the public until 13 November 2026 while the galleries are reinstalled for the exhibition Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Renwick Gallery?
Renwick Gallery is located at 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW), Washington, DC 20006, in the Lafayette Square area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver lines), Farragut North (Red line).
What can I see at Renwick Gallery?
La galleria dello Smithsonian dedicata all'artigianato artistico nell'«American Louvre», il primo edificio statunitense concepito come museo d'arte, a due passi dalla White House. Current highlights include The Grand Salon, Lavoro manuale: Artigianato contemporaneo alla Renwick Gallery (Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery).
Do I need to book Renwick Gallery in advance?
Renwick Gallery is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission, no tickets required.. 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 Renwick Gallery?
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.
Is Renwick Gallery accessible?
Barrier-free ramp access at the 17th Street entrance; all areas of the building are served by elevators and accessible restrooms are located throughout. Strollers should also use the 17th Street ramp.

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